Gira Sol pronounced "heera soul" means sunflower in spanish. I also like "sun spinners" as a translation. This project comes out of the original name given to the ranch "Rancho los Gira Soles" back when it changed hands over 30 years ago. At that time it was quite the sleepy valley, dairies, olive, grape, barley... Tijuana, it's largest neighbor has grown tremendously and spills towards this inland valley. A more counscious presence is being planned for this valley as a whole to serve the growing populations. Gira Sol has many advantages at this time attracting interest from both sides of the border towards a more natural foot print in the landscape.
Adobe soil is our most available resource at Gira Sol and is the perfect material for sculpting whimsical environments. Our experience with all forms of natural building helps us to mix building methods for optimum structures, thoughtfully strong, and poetic.
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