Tucked away in the verdant woods of San Simón el Alto—just a 2½-hour drive from Mexico City—San Simón House by Vasconcelos Arquitectura redefines the family cabin. Not only does it vanish into its 10,000 m² forest plot, but it also celebrates every towering tree and local material.
Ka’anche House sits in Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, within a residential development centered around a shared urban garden. This green space guides both the home’s placement and its design. As a result, the house maintains a constant visual and functional connection to the landscape.
Perched on a beachfront estate in Telchac Puerto, Tunich House leverages its corner-lot positioning—twenty linear meters facing the Gulf of Mexico and a twenty-four-meter side street frontage—to craft a home that balances seclusion with expansive sea vistas.
Casa Goliana Mérida is a restored residence from the mid‑last century that embraces the traditional values and materials of Yucatecan architecture while adding modern touches. The 200‑square‑meter home blends its original structure with a rear extension that provides additional bedrooms and enhanced living spaces.
Las Rocas Houses is a complex of four residences situated in the northern part of Valle de Bravo, known as La Peña. This elevated terrain, rich in rock formations and endemic vegetation, serves as the foundation for a project that seamlessly integrates architecture with nature.
Nestled amidst lush greenery, Casa Cariño by Dinamita Taller captures the essence of tranquility and artistic passion. Designed for two photographers, this light-filled retreat celebrates life’s simple pleasures and creative rituals, from the comforting process of brewing coffee to the hands-on act of shaping ceramics.
Inspired by Louis Kahn’s studies of geometric forms and natural light, as well as his preference for simplicity and functionality, the house’s square plan and circular staircase achieve a geometric harmony. The result is a sophisticated and soulful living environment that honors the beauty of its lakeside setting.
“And if a bird flies and changes places, will it return to where it left its nest?” This question lies at the heart of Casa Yucatan Jay by Taller Estilo Arquitectura, a home designed for vacation travelers who long for memorable experiences in the historic center of Mérida.
