Since its origins in the early 20th century, the Michelin Guide has been a global benchmark for culinary excellence. While its initial editions also recommended hotels, it wasn’t until 2024 that they received their own distinction with the introduction of the Michelin Key.
The Brutalist architecture that defies convention and blends harmoniously with the lush nature of the Oaxacan coast defines the sublime experience of Casa TO, in vibrant Punta de Zicatela.
Architecture firm
Ludwig Godefroy
Location
La Punta Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Photography
Jaime Navarro
Principal architect
Ludwig Godefroy
Design team
Surreal Estate
Collaborators
Bamburen (Furnishing)
Interior design
Daniel Cinta
Landscape
Gisela Kenigsberg and Daniel Cinta
Material
Concrete, steel, clay, and wood
Typology
Hospitality › Boutique Hotel
The intention of this project is deeply rooted in the understanding of the site as an opportunity to create a sense of place. The house is not perceived as an imposed object but as a tool to uncover the natural events and manifestations specific to the context. The placement of the modules sets a high priority on the disposition of outdoor areas.
Architecture firm
MATERIA + Gustavo Carmona
Location
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Photography
Jaime Navarro
Collaborators
Karla Uribe, Gustavo Xoxotla, Teresa Berumen, Rodrigo Pérez, Jovana Grujevska, Sol Fernández, Isabel Pacheco
Landscape
Gustavo Carmona + Diáspora (Magaly Martínez, Luis Muñoz)
Lighting
Gustavo Carmona, Juan Carlos Stefanoni
Construction
Juan Carlos Stefanoni
Material
Stone, concrete, glass, wood, brick
Typology
Residential › House
Outlaw House is a single-family vacation home located in Zicatela, Oaxaca, Mexico. This town is part of the conurbation of Puerto Escondido, one of the areas with the highest tourist boom and growth in the country due to its picturesque beaches, bordered by gigantic rock formations that create a unique landscape.
Architecture firm
GARQUITEG
Location
Brisas de Zicatela, Santa María Colotepec, Oaxaca
Principal architect
Enrique Garcia Tinoco
Design team
Ignacio García, Daniel Martinez
Interior design
Sheri O. Timmons (arte en muro de Lucas Rise) (mosaicos en muros con diseños de Francisco Toledo)
Lighting
Karla iluminacion y Sheri O. Timmons
Supervision
Ignacio Garcia
Tools used
ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Concreto, piedra laja, mosaicos de pasta, madera, palma
Typology
Residential › House
Casa Alegría is a vacation rental residence located in Zicatela, Oaxaca, on Mexico's southwest coast. This place is part of the conurbation of Puerto Escondido. With a population of 45,000 inhabitants, it's a calm location, ideal for resting or retiring.
Project name
Casa Alegría
Architecture firm
GARQUITEG
Location
Brisas de Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Principal architect
Enrique García Tinoco
Design team
José Antonio González
Interior design
Benjamin Lambert
Supervision
Ignacio Garcia
Tools used
ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Concrete, glass, wood, stone
Typology
Residential › Residential Single-Family Home, Rental Home, Weekend Retreat, Vacation Home
The studio based in the Oaxaca Valley is transforming contemporary architecture with principles that balance sustainable building, meticulous restoration, and the advocacy of traditional construction techniques.
From 1920, ever since restaurants became a regular in its contents, the Michelin Guide has become an international reference for gastronomic quality and standards.
Photography
Michelin Guide
Located on the outskirts of Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, the new Los Mangos Community Centre responds to the need for a neighborhood center to improve the quality of life in an urban area lacking in facilities and public spaces.
Project name
Los Mangos Community Center
Architecture firm
Entorno & Contexto
Location
Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Photography
Andrés Cedillo / ESPACIOS
Principal architect
Alejandro Polo Lamadrid
Design team
Édgar Marmolejo, Hesner Sánchez, Ramiro Guzmán, Alejandra Guzmán
Collaborators
Zenon Instalaciones
Built area
Covered area: 850 m² / Outdoor area: 4,480 m² / Green areas: 1,760 m²
Structural engineer
Miyamoto México
Tools used
AutoCAD, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Construction
Linos Construcciones
Typology
Cultural › Community Center
