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CASA TOBI / Espacio 18

Casa Tobi: A Playful Retreat Carved into Oaxaca’s Coast

Casa Tobi by Espacio 18 Arquitectura perches on a steep, west-sloping site in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, capturing the drama of Pacific sunsets and jungle vistas. Inspired by Sou Fujimoto’s vision of architecture that evolves with use and time, this home reinterprets primitive principles—light, scale, and form—to create fluid, surprising spaces that celebrate both nature and family life.

Casa Emma / HW Studio Arquitectos

Casa Emma / HW Studio Arquitectos

Casa Emma, designed by HW Studio, is a deeply evocative project rooted in an architectural experience that left a lasting impression on the firm’s principals. A few years ago, they visited the Paula Rego Museum by Eduardo Souto de Moura, where they felt profoundly moved by the light and tranquility within.

Casa Tropical / Jaque Studio

Casa Tropical / Jaque Studio

Designed on a single level with an “L” layout and a north orientation, Casa Tropical was built to embrace the existing natural spring or “cenote” and take full advantage of the views of the surrounding jungle.

No Name House by HW Studio

No Name House / HW Studio Arquitectos

The No Name house, like a convent, is organized around a sequence of courtyards; each courtyard is accompanied by a space covered by a barrel vault that blurs the limits of the roof, softens the light, and pays homage to the numerous baroque churches in the city

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