Colonia Zacamil

What it is

Colonia Zacamil is a digital project dedicated to exploring a specific neighborhood. It presents a collection of stories and locations such as Mayan Temples, The Neighborhood, and Cancha Park through an interface that includes audio and visual elements.

Visual direction

The interface uses a full-screen aerial photograph of an urban residential area as its primary background. Large, black, condensed sans-serif typography is overlaid on the image. A central pill-shaped button labeled Discover serves as the primary call to action, while smaller serif text at the bottom provides instructions.

Structure & content

The site organizes content around specific pins and locations within the neighborhood, including The Bus, Volcano, and Ciudad Fuga. Content is divided into various thematic sections like A Better Childhood, Hidden Talents, and Interconnection. The interface includes an English and Spanish language toggle.

Why study it

This site demonstrates a method for mapping narrative content onto a physical location using aerial imagery and pins. It provides a model for community-focused storytelling that integrates audio instructions and a location-based arrangement of content.