Mexico | Interior Design Ideas

House with Two Courtyards and Modern Interior

September 11th, 2009 | Architecture

When it comes to open plans and great indoor and outdoor connection, houses built around central courtyard are quite common. This house for a couple and two their daughters in Guadalajara, Mexico is one of those houses, which also has other adjacent courtyard and beautiful terrace. There are three levels in it. A basement level includes a garage, services and a game room and stairway which connects the whole house. On the ground floor the kitchen, dinging room and family room are located. All these areas surround the central courtyard. Three bedrooms are located on the third level but they still have great relationship with outdoor areas through the terrace. The interior design is done in modern contemporary style. Colors and shapes chose not only to be stylish but also cosy and practical. [Casa N by Agraz Arquitectos]

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CVA House by Materia Arquitectónica

September 8th, 2009 | Architecture

Located in the vicinity of Mexico City, the project was designed for a relaxed life style family. The long, rectangular site has been on 3 sides by other houses just a short front access face remained limited. The house is alive, around a courtyard that serves as a continuation of the interiors. The design creates a set of defined sequences on the house through the use of natural light and materials.
The private rooms are defined by organic or curved volumes, while keeping the public spaces of a straightforward and transparent character. The curved surfaces to create textures and shadows with traditional handmade Mexican tile and move as lineal. These areas contrast with the glass and concrete elements. The design was looking for a sign of the ongoing exercises undertaken Contrast: public vs. private, heavy vs. light, light against shadow, thus leads to a contemporary expression of processed materials.

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