The Jalisco project integrates horse sheltering facilities with dedicated spaces for gathering and contemplation.
Architects Carlos Mendiola and Andrea Arregui have designed Rancho del Abuelo, a 994-square-metre equestrian facility located on the outskirts of Guadalajara, Mexico. The 2026 project coordinates specialized infrastructure for the sheltering and care of horses with distinct areas for resting and contemplation. The program establishes varied methods for engaging with the Jalisco landscape and equestrian life. Executive production involved Bárbara Manzo, Ángel Orozco, and Ramiro Madera, with structural calculations provided by Gustavo Gaxiola. Construction was managed by Alejandro Brambila, utilizing concrete structures from Palomar Estructuras. The site incorporates products from Grupo Olympia to facilitate its dual purpose as a training and recreational hub. By balancing technical stable requirements with social zones, the design team creates a specific spatial relationship between human users, animals, and the surrounding natural environment.
Designers can study how this project balances highly technical animal care requirements with social spaces for human gathering. It demonstrates a method for integrating large-scale agricultural infrastructure into the natural landscape through specific program coordination.
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