Francisco Pardo tucks Casa Aguacates into hillside in rural Mexico

Mexican architect Francisco Pardo has created a partly underground weekend home that is meant to exist in "pleasant tension" with the natural landscape.
Casa Aguacates is located in Valle de Bravo, a rural lake town that is a couple of hours by car from Mexico City. Known for its pleasant weather and scenic terrain, the area is a popular getaway spot for urban dwellers.
Casa Aguacates is partly subterranean
The dwelling was designed to serve as a weekend retreat for a client who enjoys hang glid