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ANDRÉS STEBELSKI DESIGNS A HOUSE WITH FOUR COURTYARDS

A hidden contemporary home just outside of Mexico City

From the exterior, the House of Four Courtyards appears entirely ordinary; its walls are in perfect harmony with the traditional facades that line the street, and no hint is given at what lies beyond. Located just west of Mexico City in the heritage area of Tacubaya, Mexico, the home’s unsuspecting exterior that hides an ultra-modern interior designed by Andrés Stebelski Arquitecto.

The home replaces a dilapidated structure and is hidden behind a six-meter-high perimeter of walls that respect both the height and aesthetic of the neighborhood. Behind the walls, the home is organized around four courtyards, alternating between interior volumes and exterior volumes. Full-height glazing softens the transition from volume to volume and unifies the entire space. The use of a metal structure minimizes the need for thick columns and encourages the impression of total transparency. “The structure is visible both in the ceilings and floors giving rhythm and order,” the design team stated.

On the ground floor of the home are the principal living spaces such as the main entrance, parking, laundry, kitchen, dining room and a study. The double-height living room (with its double-height bookshelves!) connects the ground floor to the upper level. Here are located the three bedrooms, each with its own dressing room and bathroom.

A garden covers the roof of the home, providing passive cooling and a continuation of the courtyard vegetation. A glass cube peaks through the garden and provides the perfect place to relax and take in the views.

ANDRÉS STEBELSKI DESIGNS A HOUSE WITH FOUR COURTYARDS

Details

  • Tacubaya, Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico
  • Andrés Stebelski Arquitecto