Located in Merida, Yucatan’s Historic Center,Casa Lupita pays tribute to the classic colonial architecture of its historic neighborhoods. This project involved restoration as well as architectural, interior, furniture and landscape design.

The conceptual premise of the project is the juxtaposition of colonial and contemporary architecture.  The nineteenth century “casona” was restored,the add-on that was built during the 1960s was demolished to give wayto the original central patio layout, traditional in this type of building.

The facade was remodeled to preserve the essence of the elements of colonial homes of the time, and place it within the context of the neighborhood:doors and windows are basedon the traditional design, the traditional moldings are represented by horizontal slitsand the baseboard is reinterpreted using white concrete.

The original construction houses the social area, comprised by the living room, family room, kitchen and the artist’s studio. This space establishes visual continuity with the project, erasing the boundaries between interior and exterior.

The new construction comprises the private areas, housing two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and a private roofgarden. The terrace and poolarethelink between the social, private and outdoor areas.

Material Used:

1. Mosaicos La Peninsular - Pasta tile