I Want to Live on a Terrace!
Set on a completely irregular lot featuring a historic facade and lush vegetation—yet devoid of any existing structures—this project redefines the concept of a home.

Designed as a vacation retreat, the house is conceived as a collection of minimal, scattered spaces nestled within a vast botanical oasis in Mérida’s historic center. Conventional common areas are left behind in favor of a more fluid layout.

The heart of the home is an expansive, open-air social terrace that can be enclosed or opened at will. This central space is flanked by an outdoor bar and kitchen on one side, and a service and restroom volume on the other.

In the backyard, three independent villas coexist within the garden, each accompanied by its own intimate terrace. To complete the experience, the project features dedicated amenities including a meditation area and a professional padel court.

The material palette follows a monochromatic scheme, utilizing light-toned concrete accented with natural local stone, grounding the contemporary design in its regional context.