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Casa More / Workshop Diseño y Construcción

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  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  145
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2025
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Mosaicos la Peninsular

Lagalá / FMT Estudio

Lagalá / FMT Estudio - Interior Photography, Retail , Facade, Door, LightingLagalá / FMT Estudio - Interior Photography, Retail , Door, Facade, Arch, LightingLagalá / FMT Estudio - Interior Photography, Retail , LightingLagalá / FMT Estudio - Interior Photography, Retail Lagalá / FMT Estudio - More Images+ 15

Mérida, Mexico
  • Architects: FMT Estudio
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  288
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  &Tradition, Pablo Designs

CASA ALAS Y RAICES / Arquitectura Individual

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Mérida, Mexico
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  470
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Haus Design Center

Ment / Arkham Projects

Ment / Arkham Projects - Exterior Photography, Residential, BalconyMent / Arkham Projects - ResidentialMent / Arkham Projects - Interior Photography, ResidentialMent / Arkham Projects - Interior Photography, Residential, Balcony, ChairMent / Arkham Projects - More Images+ 46

LANDARE / Arista Cero

LANDARE / Arista Cero - Exterior Photography, HousingLANDARE / Arista Cero - HousingLANDARE / Arista Cero - Interior Photography, Housing, BalconyLANDARE / Arista Cero - Interior Photography, Housing, Stairs, Balcony, HandrailLANDARE / Arista Cero - More Images+ 18

Merida, Mexico
  • Architects: Arista Cero
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  2557
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  AutoDesk, Comex, Helvex, Interceramic, Tecnolite

The Asylum / Arkham Projects

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  • Architects: Arkham Projects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  4736 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021

Eclipse House / Etea + Ghostframe

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Mérida, Mexico
  • Architects: Etea, Ghostframe
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  385
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024

Inhabiting a Layered Past: How Contemporary Design Is Transforming Colonial Houses in Mérida, Mexico

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In the pursuit of connecting with the architectural traditions of cities and integrating their natural environments into design projects, the contemporary reinterpretation of colonial homes in Mexico faces the challenge of enhancing the contrast between the old and the new. Through the conservation of historical elements, the reuse of materials, and the fusion with contemporary design, the architecture of Mérida recognizes in its original colonial configuration new opportunities to create spaces in line with today’s demands. From achieving a direct connection with nature to naturally lighting and ventilating interior spaces, numerous ancient constructions, whether in ruins or not, choose to highlight their architecture by giving them a new life.

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K'ab House / Lessmore Group

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Mérida, Mexico
  • Architects: Lessmore Group
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  421
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023

House Eterna / TARA Arquitectura

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  • Architects: TARA Arquitectura
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  380
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2025

Vistalcielo / Veinte Diezz Arquitectos

Vistalcielo / Veinte Diezz Arquitectos - Exterior Photography, Lodging, DoorVistalcielo / Veinte Diezz Arquitectos - Interior Photography, LodgingVistalcielo / Veinte Diezz Arquitectos - Exterior Photography, LodgingVistalcielo / Veinte Diezz Arquitectos - LodgingVistalcielo / Veinte Diezz Arquitectos - More Images+ 18

Mérida, Mexico

Xcumpich House / Taller Mexicano de Arquitectura

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Mérida, Mexico
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  312
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Kimikolor, Pigmentos

Soskil House / Ludwig Godefroy architect

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Mérida, Mexico

La Casa Rosa / NKN Studio

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Merida, Mexico
  • Architects: NKN Studio
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  315
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024

“Eya” House / TARA Arquitectura

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Mérida, Mexico
  • Architects: TARA Arquitectura
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  393
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Firenze, Helvex, Tecnolite

Zen House / Garrido Lizarraga Arquitectos

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Mérida, Mexico

Miranda Palmeto / TACO taller de arquitectura contextual

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El Gran La Plancha Park / Quesnel arquitectos + Muñoz Arquitectos

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Mérida, Mexico
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  20000
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  ESCOFET