This project presented us with a great opportunity to participate in the remodeling of a house built in the 1980s and transform the existing spaces according to the requirements, activities, dreams, and tastes of the new inhabitants.
The first step was to reorganize the architectural program, which led us to make several changes to better utilize the areas and create new spaces to accommodate other activities not considered in the original program.
The starting point for the design is the main staircase, which is the axis connecting the three levels of the house. A strip of walnut wood, which acts as a slat, runs through the three floors, giving this space a unique, geometric movement and creating a sense of continuity and connection from the lobby to the upper floor.
The spaces are shaped by different panels formed by walls, glass, doors, and planes that receive different materials and interact with each other to create geometric compositions that give each area its own personality. The use of wood in floors, walls, and ceilings intensifies the warmth we needed to frame the homey atmosphere. The black granite floor with its attractive grain adds fluidity and an interesting contrast.
The living room takes advantage of its double height and connection to the side garden patio, achieving a generous spaciousness flooded with natural light that reaches the family room located on the upper floor and communicates with the lower level via a balcony. The social areas were organized on the first level, while the private areas were distributed on the second level, which was preferred not to be so isolated in order to take advantage of the outdoor terrace with a fire pit for gatherings with family and friends.
The new project resulted in multiple social spaces for living and socializing according to the activities of all family members.
Category: Residential
Project design: ARCO Arquitectura Contemporánea. Arch. José Lew. Arch. Bernardo Lew. Arch. José Memún
Year: 2025
Area: 638.65 m2
Location: Mexico, Mexico City
Photography: Jaime Navarro
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Jaime Navarro
