Designers from Mexican studio Direccion had the “monastic sanctuary” in thoughts once they renovated this weekend retreat in Valle de Bravo.
The 2-story Tres Árboles Home is designed to have fun the contrasts of sunshine and shadow, pure supplies and soothing shade tones.
“The goal of this venture was to create an area in pure and heat tones, to convey a sense of refuge and retreat, of a monastic sanctuary,” mentioned designer Mariana Morales, founding father of Direccion.
Casa Tres Árboles was first constructed 25 years in the past within the common lakeside location, which is a two-hour drive west of Mexico Metropolis, however the authentic design had develop into outdated.
“The shopper’s temporary was to offer the house a refreshed fashion with up to date finishes to accommodate extra frequent visits whereas sustaining the weekend getaway really feel of the place,” mentioned Morales.
The renovation centered on opening up the inside, making a extra pure stream of sunshine and motion by the assorted dwelling areas.
This was achieved not solely by eradicating partitions, but additionally by adjusting the split-level flooring in order that the social areas really feel extra related.
Key to the design was the enter sequence. From the road, a staircase descends, main round a tree and right into a small sunken courtyard.
The Direccion design provides to the sense of drama of this arrival. A former lavatory was eliminated to make manner for a planter full of leafy shrubs and ferns.
From right here, a pivoting door results in a double-height entrance corridor lined by a glass dome and that includes a excessive distinction of wooden and black microcement.
The house is framed by a brand new wall that hides the beforehand open stairwell. An arched doorway results in a bed room, whereas a weathered picket desk incorporates a show of sculptural vases.
“This decidedly sculpted corridor is the first house to cease and be surrounded by the fabric stillness of the home,” Morales mentioned.
The kitchen, eating room and lounge house are all positioned past the corridor, one step down, and now hook up with a solar terrace due to sliding glass doorways.
This open-plan structure was made attainable by the addition of two structural columns, which take the place of load-bearing partitions that beforehand divided the house.
Casa Tres Árboles accommodates three en-suite bedrooms on the higher stage, together with a small cozy.
Each these rooms and people downstairs are painted in darkish shades that present a pure counterpoint to the nice and cozy tones of the uncovered picket ceiling beams.
A smooth crimson couch positioned in the primary dwelling house is likely one of the few splashes of shade.
Art work is dotted all through, together with a portray by Mexican artist Beatriz Zamora, whereas darkish tableware by artisan makers Colectivo 1050 is on open show within the kitchen.
“The colour palette integrates the stream of the weather and, with every bit and materials fastidiously curated, creates an area for relaxation, meditation and stability,” added Morales.
Valle de Bravo is house to a number of the finest examples of house design in Mexico.
Different memorable examples embrace the Y-shaped Casa de la Roca by Cadaval & Solà-Morales and the remoted Santana Home by CC Arquitectos.
The photograph is by Fabian Martinez.