Construction History
Tessoro began delivering in August 2009. The resort will be operating as of Labor Day 2009 and will open for rentals on October 1, 2009.
Take a look at how we turned out and see below for the history of how Tessoro at Las Conchas grew to be Puerto Peñasco’s finest beachfront condo resort:
Excavation
Tessoro Offers State-of-the-Art Architecture and Building
Tessoro is the finest development in Puerto Peñasco market, and has been carefully designed to exceed all expectations, both in the amenities you can see and feel, and in the little details of construction invisible to the average resident.
For those interested in all the details, please read on about how Tessoro has been designed and built.
The Foundation
Tessoro sits on a platform carefully conceived with our soil engineers and experts to be sturdy, efficient and environmentally responsible. State-of-the-art building and architecture starts from the ground up.
Tessoro’s buildings will be erected over 45-60 ft. deep Pylons, ranging from 3 -5 ft. in diameter. This structure allows for an unusually sturdy platform superior to the designs used by most developments in Puerto Penasco. These Pylons will be reinforced with steel rebar and poured with f’c=250 kg/cm2 structural concrete. All of them will be linked together by underground beams. The Pylons will support the Foundation’s level and the containing walls.
Construction
The foundation is also built responsibly, in a manner that avoids transporting sand away from Las Conchas using 3.5 ton carriers. The landscape is used efficiently, filling hollow areas with sand extracted from the Pylon and foundation excavation. The grading is then carried out by heavy mechanical equipment such as Cat’s and Rollers. Once the level is reached the soil will be contained through a “Caliche fill out” process.
The Structure
Tessoro’s structure is based on a solid steel frame and has been designed by the highly-regarded steel engineering firm, EM Engineers. This remarkable design and progressive use of materials has allowed for over 100 cantilevered balconies and six elevators in each phase!
Every Tower has 3 Structural Bracings that run vertically throughout the Building, in order to absorb and mitigate any potential earthquake vibrations.
Every element throughout the Steel Structure is bolted and will be fully coated with 2-hour Fire Retardant and Corrosive Resistant Paint according to high standards specified by EM Engineers.
Energy-Efficient Glass Doors and Facades
Tessoro’s glass walls, terrace Sliding doors and transparent railings provide remarkable views of the sea, peninsula and estuary. And using so much glass required careful planning. Tessoro will use extra-thick, double-paned, low E coated glass. This specification provides a more efficient thermal insulation to handle wide temperature changes that occur throughout the year and occasional windy days on the Las Conchas Peninsula.
The terrace sliding doors have the same high-quality glass and double frames of coated aluminum. The terrace railings employ 9.5mm Tempered Glass with crafted aluminum hand rails. This solution provides security and unobstructed views.
Walling System
Exterior Walls have been designed double and triple paneled, using DensGlass Panels on the exterior face. This will provide great efficiency in Thermal and Acoustic insulation.
Hydraulic System
Tessoro’s sophisticated water system has been approved by CNA (Mexico’s Federal Bureau in charge of Water Laws) after demonstrating compliance with all applicable codes.
Peace of mind is built in. The water system is linked to large back-up cisterns, with volume calculated to provide with reserves for full operation at 100% occupancy for 2-3 days! That means Tessoro residents will have water to enjoy and to satisfy fire codes even if water flow should be interrupted.
The hydraulic system will be on CPVC standard. Different diameters will be specified according to water flows and temperature. The pipelines will be pressurized through the hydro-pneumatic system located in each tower’s mechanical room.
Drainage System
A private Sewage Treatment Plant is included on site in order to cleanse Tessoro’s effluents. And to save energy and conserve water resources, the treated water will be re-used to irrigate Tessoro’s 3.5 acres of landscaping.
Power System
Each tower has an Electrical Room where Transformers and Emergency Generators will be located. Thanks to these generators, both water and elevators will function even if the power should go out – a major step beyond other projects in Puerto Penasco.
Each Unit will have its own power meter and connect to the city’s electrical grid.
Elevators
There will be 6 elevators per tower at Tessoro for a total of 24 Luxury Tessoro Elevators. Every private Elevator will be controlled by electronic Smart Cards and open penthouse-style into Tessoro’s residences.
Service Cores
Every residence has a Security Door with immediate access to the Service Core. This Core includes the Emergency Escapes, metal and concrete stairways that are naturally ventilated to comply with fire codes.
Security Doors will open only from the Unit out into the Service Core and not the way around, this provides immediate escape and at the same time security to the Unit.
Each Service Core also includes a tall storage closet and a Garbage Chute for our owners’ convenience.
Unit. 3 – Ruby
