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castillo de arena: design-minded boutique hotel opens on mexico’s pacific coast


architect alberto kalach designs the hotel 'castillo de arena' within three brick towers arranged around a central courtyard.

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stacked chukum & stone volumes wrapped in green terraces shape RA!’s residences in tulum


hacienda wabi residences embraces a ruin-like aesthetic, allowing nature to slowly reclaim its place over time.

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ignacio urquiza hides modular architecture with minimal impact along coastal mexican cliffs


natural elements like rocks, trees, and slopes are incorporated into the architecture itself.

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circular voids embrace mexico’s ancestral trees in eco-conscious residence by MCxA group


the project prioritizes minimal environmental impact by using local stone over concrete and masonry to reduce its carbon footprint.

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sliding doors in divine proportion front oratory by jose lombana arquitectos in mexico


light floods the interior by jose lombana arquitectos through zenithal openings created by double walls that frame the space.

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ring structure of casa girasol channels sunlight amid pine forest in mexico


the circular shape opens to the south, drawing sunlight in while embracing the forest landscape.

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rippling rooftop shades rural school in oaxaca, designed by territorio estudio


oaxaca-based architecture firm territorio estudio shades the rural school with a lightweight, undulating roof structure.

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mirrored installation by mta+v reflects día de muertos traditions in mexico


a central mirrored wall serves as a threshold and bridge, where visitors face their reflections as they step into the installation by mta+v.

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yucatan’s palm trees pierce through duplex-style residential complex by proyecciones civiles


local materials like masonry stone, cedar, screw-pine wood, marble, and chukum finish merge the dwelling into the landscape.

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steel and wood interventions fuse mexican and japanese traditions at restaurant in juárez


the open layout and reflective surfaces capture the vibrant spirit of street food culture, while wooden elements and organic forms infuse a sense of warmth.

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