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Casa Albor

Casa Albor is a private residence located in Tepoztlán, Morelos, conceived through a careful reading of the landscape and a desire to inhabit the territory with restraint and respect. Drawing inspiration from the ancient settlements of the valley, the house rests at the highest point of the site as a quiet gesture of contemplation.

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The architecture follows the natural slope of the terrain and unfolds through an ascending sequence that connects interior and exterior spaces. The ground floor opens toward the garden and the surrounding landscape, softening the boundary between inside and outside, while a restrained material palette and controlled openings create an atmosphere of shelter and intimacy.

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On the upper level, the main bedroom opens toward the valley, framing views that shift throughout the day with changes in light. Above, the attic becomes a space oriented toward the night sky, conceived for pause and observation.
Rather than imposing itself, "Casa Albor" accompanies the landscape, offering a serene, conscious, and quiet way of inhabiting the place.

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