A vacation home in Cancún was designed based on a simple program: common areas are concentrated on the ground floor, while private areas are located on the upper floor. The project's orientation and programmatic requirements dictated the placement of the swimming pool at one corner of the site, preserving views from the interior toward the water and the garden.
The double-height living room establishes a visual connection with the upstairs family room, serving as a key organizing element within the house. The design incorporates two sculptural features: a staircase with a commanding volumetric presence and a double-height window wall, visually framed by an overhang that projects out over the pool.
The relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces is a fundamental premise of the project. Cross-ventilation is encouraged, and direct solar exposure is minimized through the building's orientation, massing, and shading elements. Shaded areas are primarily dedicated to family interaction, creating gathering spaces linked to the garden and the pool. On the upper floor, the bedrooms feature three private terraces that extend the living experience outward.
In terms of form, the project is defined by an orthogonal composition of flat, solid, and substantial volumes. The facades incorporate stepped forms, intersections, and inlays of various materials that create depth and contrast. The color palette relies on neutral tones, complemented by moisture-resistant natural wood and locally sourced stone.
Natural elements are integral to the architectural composition. Each volume, void, or intersection is conceived as a potential vessel for nature—whether through vegetation or water. Thus, the architecture establishes a constant interplay between mass and void, interior and exterior, shadow and light, creating a domestic experience deeply connected to Cancún’s landscape and climate.

Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mx
2022-2025