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Villa Arrebol
Location
Mérida, Yucatán, México
Year
2022
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Property Size
360 sq. ft.
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Architect
Photographer
Manolo R. Solís
Publications
ArchDaily, El ArquiMX, Archello, Archilovers, Urbana DesignNotes
Villa Arrebol suggests a lifestyle immersed in the natural environment; the transition between the interior and exterior is responsible for generating sensations and reminding us of the qualities of the place we live in. We aimed to translate hotel life into the home's story, to replicate the vacation feeling we realized that hotel areas are usually separated by open spaces. You have to walk outside and see trees, nature, and the context surrounding the project.
Another major inspiration was the dynamics of the hacienda, where there are beautiful spaces, but none is fixed to be only what it is. You can eat somewhere outside the dining room, read somewhere outside the living room. Spaces can be occupied depending on what you’re looking for — coolness, sun, shade, and this home provides all those options.
The house's land is an irregular polygon, which meant adapting to its particular shape as well as the existing nature of the land. The facade faces south, so windows could not be added. You arrive at this seemingly enclosed and dark space, but are welcomed by a double-height ceiling and an indoor garden, exchanging the warmth of the sun for a cool, green space.
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