Malix is a culinary workshop in the heart of Polanco, Mexico City, designed by MYT+GLVDK, led by Andrés Mier y Terán and Regina Galvanduque. The project celebrates the fusion of culinary traditions, offering a shared dining experience enriched with global influences.

Inspired by the concept of "Malix"—a term for mongrel dogs in the Yucatán Peninsula—the design embraces eclecticism, incorporating a mix of materials like concrete, urban signage, pine wood, and artisan ceramics. The space includes a gourmet wine bar and café-bar, where diners can witness experimental cuisine come to life.

Malix is divided into four key areas:

1. A kitchen centered around a grill and comal, integrated with state-of-the-art culinary equipment.

2. A delicatessen store specializing in wines, beers, and fresh sausages, with an innovative takeaway concept.

3. A bar that transitions from serving simple breakfasts to offering eclectic evening dishes.

4. A private dining room for intimate dinners and guest chef events.

The project’s interior features cement and rebar paired with warm textures like wool-upholstered furniture. The color palette includes shades of gray and yellow, reminiscent of urban sidewalks, with flooring designed as a collage of marble and decorative plaques that reference the footprints of dogs on wet concrete.

For branding, illustrator Marina Corach created playful dog illustrations that appear on menus, tableware, and packaging for deli products. Malix is a tribute to Mexico’s biocultural diversity, blending tradition with contemporary design.

Team:

Architects: MYT+GLVDK

Chef: Alonso Madrigal

Photographer: Dego Padilla