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Bookmark or Share- The Rustic Beauty of the Chukum in Modern Mexican ArchitectureThe technique is called “chukum,” a term derived from the colloquial name for the Havardia albicans tree native to Mexico. Made with chukum tree bark, the material has several defining qualities...
- Chukum, el acabado natural heredado por los mayas que aún se utilizaEl acabado Chukum se caracteriza por una elegante naturalidad, un color que varía en una gama de ocres cálidos, suaves, claros y orgánicos, dependiendo de la cantidad o la utilización de pigmentos, y por una textura lisa y uniforme, que es ideal para ambientes naturales, minimalistas o rústicos.
- Chukum: 6 Projects Reviving an Ancient Stucco - ArchitizerChukum, named after its main ingredient, was a limestone-based stucco mixed with resin from chukum trees, a species endemic to the Yucatan region of Mexico. The resin, extracted by twice boiling the tree’s bark, imparted the mixture with water-repelling qualities.
- Chukum in Architecture: The Resurgence of a Mayan Tradition | ArchEyesChukum, derived from the bark of the Havardia albicans tree, is lauded for its durability, waterproof qualities, and natural ability to regulate temperature. Its unique finish, spanning hues from light beige to deep grey, introduces a distinctive aesthetic in architectural designs.
- What is Chukum construction and how resi|Articles - AmazingArchitectureIn fact, chukum construction has been used in Mexico for centuries, and many of the buildings that were constructed using this method are still standing today. Here, we explain more about the history of this unique building technique, and its application in the modern world.
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