Peter Pichler Architecture has transformed Mexico's 1960s historic house in Jalisco, Mexico by using custom handmade tiles that are inspired by a traditional Mexican pattern. The project is located in Jalisco, Mexico on the West Coast of the Pacific Ocean. 

The building embraces a full conversion of an existing house of the 1960s situated on a silent road close to the beach. The volume of the two-storey building is cut by three atria in order to let in natural light and a double height ceiling at the entrance of the building. 

The first floor is mainly for a living and kitchen area as well as guest rooms and two bathrooms. The upper floor has two bedrooms as well as two bathrooms and a big terrace facing the seaside. A balcony from the master bedroom faces a small courtyard.

The big facade openings on the west side with sliding doors offer maximum daylight and can be closed with white aluminium shutters for sun shading and to protect against trespassing. The entire front facade of the building -and some parts of the courtyard- is covered by custom handmade tiles that are inspired by a traditional Mexican pattern. 

The use of the tiles within the project should reflect a vernacular tradition that is expressed through contemporary design. The interior of the house preserve the nature of the building by using natural stone with a large sink, original wood and wall painting.

The building embraces a full conversion of an existing house of the 1960s situated on a silent road close to the beach.

Front facade of the building 

Staircase is kept but painted

Wood is used in doors and windows

A huge stone bed and bearing cap

Sink with new taps is making a contrast 

Project Facts

Architects: Peter Pichler Architecture 

Status: built

Type: residential  

Location: Jalisco, Mexico

Client: confidential   

Cost: confidential

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