Design development

Undine Pröhl / Lourdes Legorreta /Jaime Navarro

Project • By Serrano+ • Hotels

Hotel La Purificadora

The project consists of a large lateral patio which is surrounded by an L-shape building. The building was originally the convent of San Francisco and was converted into a water factory in the XIX century. The ruin was transformed into a modern hotel locating the common areas on the main level and the guest rooms in the first and second floors. From the fourth level spectacular views of the city can be enjoyed. The amenities located in this area are open to the public. Under a sharpen roof the old machinery from the factory time was left to decorate and contrast with the old building and the contemporary renovation. More

Restaurante Jaso - Serrano Monjaraz Arquitectos

Pedro Hiriart

Project • By Serrano+ • Restaurants

Restaurante Jaso

The sensorial elements: fire, air, water and sound, are the four axis that lead the design of this restaurant. The materials played a very important role in this project, wood, marble and iron, mixed in different combinations in search for a very natural atmosphere. The project had to be adapted to fit a two level house from the late 40. In the main floor there is a lounge and bar area, followed by a big double height salon that ends in a fantastic interior garden. More

Project • By Serrano+ • Restaurants

Restaurant Spuntino

In the Alameda Gateway project, Monjaraz Serrano Arquitectos, is located the new branch of the Italo-Argentine restaurant Spuntino. For the interior design of this new space in the historic center of Mexico City, the architects Juan Pablo Serrano and Rafael Monjaraz in collaboration with Edgar Velasco de r-zero studio, decided to respect the nobility of space and delicious sidewalk terrace, incorporating the contact of the busy urban streets with the art of the process of preparing food. Stresses the ceiling made of wooden planks, in a rectilinear pattern traverses the space, creating delicious prospects. In contrast on the floor, put a cement slab with a retro design press manufactured by Streaky Sky. The lightness of the panel is complem... More

Project • By Serrano+ • Social Housing

Casa Lamm

This is a very ambitious project planned to contain an ample spectrum of cultural activities. The location is a house that was built in 1907 and is now catalogued as historical monument. This renovated building is at present a school, library, Cultural Center and restaurant. The outstanding feature of the project is the integration of a clear sealing 10 meters high that makes a glass box supported in four columns. The light and transparent structure combines with the new functions of the space not hiding the original architecture of the house. The glass hanging facades open to the garden integrating perfectly the interior with the exterior. More

Project • By Serrano+ • Exhibition Centres

Lounge Club Diez

This space was developed to be included in a temporary exhibit. One of the most important markers was to combine the use of technology with customer service. This was achieved by using a large number of LDC screens that were repeated infinitely through the mirrors located on the floor and ceiling. A space with a pool and dome was selected to achieve the effect. More