The house is located diagonally towards the bay, a premise based on taking advantage of the views. It has an unambiguous structural language: a concrete base that generates containment. The volume of the architectural program occupies only half of the space; the rest is descending terrain and fill. A perimeter concrete plinth supports a wooden roof...
Project name
KUPURI House
Architecture firm
Modica Ledezma, Central De Arquitectura
Location
Punta Mita, Nayarit, Mexico
Principal architect
Hector Modica, Carlos Ledezma, Jose Sanchez
Collaborators
Paola Andonegui Cuellar, Fernanda Soriano, Oscar Torres Alfonzo, Emmanuel Ortiz, Cristian Romero, Alfredo Romero; SUPPLIERS: Venster, Habitacion 116, Perilbagno y Bali
Construction
ADC Agrupacion
Typology
Residential › House
Under the cliffs of Tepozteco emerges LL House, where its monoliths settle as if the weathered stones of the hill had been sculpted to inhabit them. The geometric composition of the house responds to a fragmentation of prisms that join and separate to shape its internal spaces. They come together to create amplitude and disperse to retreat into sol...
Location
Tepoztlán, Morelos, México
Photography
Mariana Achach
Design team
RA! (Cristóbal Ramírez de Aguilar, Pedro Ramírez de Aguilar, Santiago Sierra, Daniel Martínez, Lourdes Gamez.)
Collaborators
Daniel Martinez, Lourdes Gamez
Built area
481m² interior + 719m² exterior
Civil engineer
Daniel Manzanares
Structural engineer
Daniel Manzanares
Environmental & MEP
Antonio Villarreal
Lighting
Eduardo Martinez
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Adobe Photoshop
Typology
Residential › House
Vinos Chidos, a recently completed wine store in Mexico City, reimagines the retail experience for cool wines from around the world. Emphasizing curated selection and minimalist design, the compact space prioritizes customer exploration within a thoughtfully crafted environment.
Project name
Vinos Chidos Roma
Architecture firm
Alfille Arquitectos
Location
Col. Roma, Mexico City, Mexico
Principal architect
Moises Alfille
Collaborators
Gamma Arquitectos
Interior design
Moises Alfille
Supervision
Alicia Martinez
Visualization
Moises Alfille
Construction
Gamma Arquitectos
Material
Charred Wood, Metal, Lava Rock
Typology
Commercial › Store, Retail
In Singapore, the term “makan” is an invitation: sharing food is about fostering intimacy, warmth, and care. This is why chefs Maryann Yong and Mario Malváez decided to name their culinary project *Makan*. From the beginning, both envisioned Makan as a space capable of evoking the familiarity and trust that come with cooking for someone and shar...
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Principal architect
Sana Frini, Jachen Schelich
Design team
Santiago Sitten, Ruy Berumen, Eduardo Silva
Collaborators
Sinks: LOCUS x MDC (Muebles De Concreto) - Chairs: Locus X Taller Nacional - Art: It’s A Living, Sindrome De Clerambault - Graphic Design: Foreing Policy Design
Lighting
Locus X Estudio Nuumbra
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass
Tools used
AutoCAD, Adobe
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
In this contemporary and welcoming apartment, located in Mexico City, we carried out a timeless exercise of interior design, where natural materials speak for themselves and coexist to create an urban atmosphere where good living stands out.
Project name
PH San Ángel
Architecture firm
Faci Leboreiro
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Principal architect
Faci Leboreiro
Design team
Faci Leboreiro
Collaborators
Faci Leboreiro
Interior design
Faci Leboreiro
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
-Engineered wood floor and large format porcelain. -Palladio wall finish, large format porcelain, wood paneling and mirror wall. -Engineered wood ceiling and PVC marimba
Construction
Faci Leboreiro
Supervision
Faci Leboreiro
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Typology
Residential › Apartment
This architectural project is situated in Monterrey, a vibrant city in northeastern Mexico known for its dynamic urban landscape and cultural richness. The site offers a unique blend of modern city amenities and natural beauty, with the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range providing a stunning backdrop. The location was chosen for its strategic pro...
Project name
S House - Student Apartments
Architecture firm
Pablo Vazquez
Location
Monterrey, Mexico
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Render, Rhinoceros 3D, Blender, Adobe Lightroom
Principal architect
Pablo Vazquez
Visualization
Pablovzz Design
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › Apartments
The B8 Social Housing Complex comprises 17 units located on the outskirts of Mexico City. The project initially faced some difficulties regarding lot size and government restrictions, such as the requirement for a parking lot per unit, among others.
Project name
B8 Housing Complex
Architecture firm
Eterea Studio
Principal architect
Ricardo Vainer
Design team
Arantza Chong, Ricardo Vainer
Construction
Sugeis Huar, Leonardo Valdez, Jesus Saldana, Jassiel Morales
Material
Concrete, Stucco
Typology
Residential › Social Housing
"La Madriguera" is more than a house; it is an intimate refuge that harmoniously blends with its natural surroundings, inspired by its location next to the Metropolitan Park. Its introspective design invites residents to enter a space of mystery and privacy. The entrance, marked by an ellipsis-shaped cave and angular earth walls, symbolizes the ent...
Project name
La Madriguera
Architecture firm
Franco Studio + Dixer
Location
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer
Principal architect
Franco Cholico, Hector Vargaz
Design team
Franco Cholico, Hector Vargaz
Visualization
Franco Studio
Typology
Residential › House
