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Casa Pakaal

Casa Pakaal, designed by Workshop, is a beautifully restored early 20th-century mansion located in the heart of Mérida´s Historic Center in Mexico. The architects have successfully blended old and modern design elements by restoring the original stone walls and creating new spaces. The house offers spacious interiors filled with vegetation, including a kitchen that opens up to a patio and comfortable rooms.

The 3,500-square-foot residence boasts a living room with 16-foot-high ceilings and original wood beams and joists that have been restored to preserve their spatiality and materiality. A reflecting pool and small garden connect the kitchen and terrace. The perimeter walls, made from a combination of stone, concrete blocks, and tile inlays, create a beautiful play of shadows.

Also in Merida, Mexico, check out the beautiful Casa Lohr, and the El Nido House




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CARLA RIDGE HOUSE

Nestled in the prestigious Trousdale neighborhood of Los Angeles, the Carla Ridge House emerges as a beacon of modern elegance. Envisioned by the renowned design studio Lucas, this exquisite residence seamlessly blends mid-century aesthetics with contemporary luxury. Perched atop a hill, the Carla Ridge House offers breathtaking views of the Santa Monica Mountains, creating an immersive experience of natural beauty. The interior exudes warmth and sophisti...
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THE FISH HOUSE | BY GUZ ARCHITECTS

This is the breath taking Fish House by Guz Architects, this environmentally friendly seafront house embraces Singapore´s tropical climate by creating an open, breezy space, giving residents views from every room to the ocean as well as into the garden with its large swimming pool. It gives residents the opportunitie to live in harmony and comfortably with nature. More images here...
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CA LAMO HOUSE

Designed by Spanish architecture firm Maria Castello Martinez, the "Ca l´Amo House" is a beautiful minimal property in the heart of a pine and juniper forest in Ibiza, Spain. Focusing on preserving the landscape intact as much as possible, the modern retreat is made of up five independent volumes sitting on a stone terrace, creating a sequence of private and social spaces that have a visual connection to the surroundings. The first three volumes house a l...
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