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As much as we love the excitement of modern architecture, and seeing the innovative new approaches people take to building homes, sometimes we long for the quiet charm of a traditional family home. If this sounds like you then we promise you are going to fall in love with the home we're looking at today. Built from a concrete amalgam painted to look like clay, you'd be forgiven for thinking this Mexican home was centuries old, and in fact it did have a former life as a seed warehouse before being restored and repurposed as a country villa.
The interior is designed to be cool in hot climates, with sparse and simple furnishings, but it is also filled with design features that are dynamic, vibrant and comforting. The layout is open, allowing fresh air and light to constantly circulate throughout the house, and despite its small floor area it feels spacious and comfy. We just know you're going to love this house as much as we do, so let's take a closer look!
This home is a really unique blend of traditional aesthetics and modern sensibilities, giving it a timeless appeal. The sand coloured concrete gives the home a natural look that works in perfect harmony with the surroundings.
The structure is simple; a square layout, with a covered patio that even includes a fan so that you can relax outside comfortably even on the warmest afternoon. The glazed windows are another great addition, offering privacy but still allowing plenty of sunlight into the home.
The simple geometry of this home is really impactful, with straight lines and angles defining the structure, and reminding us of its former use as a humble warehouse. The side of the home is lined with windows, but protruding frames ensure direct sunlight isn't battering the interior.
At the rear of the home you'll find a timber door frame, that includes a traditional mosaic that gives a hint at the vibrant colours you'll find inside. The architects obviously have a personal investment in conserving and emphasising the traditions of the region, and you can really feel the strong ties to history in this fantastic home.
Despite its humble size the interior feels spacious and airy due to sparse furnishings that look homely and comfortable without any extraneous clutter. The exposed concrete harks back to simpler times, while the tile pattern that climbs up the kitchen island gives the home a burst of colour and vivacity.
The kitchen is functionally separated by a breakfast bar, a great option for causal dining, while the timber chairs evoke patio furniture, further blending the exterior and interior, and creating a fabulous synergy between the house and the surrounding environment.
They've managed to further reduce the need for furniture with a custom shelf seat and cushions that looks comfortable and casual, while the table offers a chic modern twist on the more rough and rugged aesthetic.
The large windows allow light to pour into the home, while slits in the wall regulate the temperature, ensuring there is always plenty of fresh air, an idea that would be just as effective in Malaysia as it is here in Mexico.
The chartreuse green found in the living area finds further expression in the bedroom, while yet more colourful tiles further this home's vintage appeal. The neutral base of exposed concrete and grey walls allows for a huge amount of freedom in the coloured details, and it's a great example of how you can make bold and vivid statements in the decor without overwhelming the home.
The bedroom also features an en suite, ensuring maximum privacy, and giving this humble home a touch of luxury. The timber door frames add a homely touch to the decor, ensuring it no longer feels like a warehouse, but rather a quaint family villa.
At night the home emits a warm and inviting glow, drawing you inside after a hard day's work. The house looks so at home in its jungle environment that if it wasn't for the straight lines you might think it was part of the natural landscape.
This magnificent home is so full of surprises and creative ideas we just can't help but be inspired. For another home with a dynamic relationship to its surroundings, check out this article about a prefabricated home that can fit on the back of a truck!
