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SJA III Cabana

We’ve written plenty about Casas de México here at Men’s Gear, and for good reason. The works that come out of this Zapopan architectural firm in the never fails to impress or widen our understanding of architecture.

One of its newest masterpieces, the SJA III Cabana, is another example of just how exemplary Casas de México is in terms of integrating different spaces together to make an architecture based on harmony, not opposition. As such, the SJA III is a beachfront cabana that invites the outside in. It’s smack dab in the slope of a rugged hillside that overflows with vegetation. You essentially have a front-row seat to watch incredible views of the Pacific Ocean’s rippling waters.

And as much as it welcomes the surrounding nature, the SJA III also manages not to disrupt the beauty of the entire landscape. Both the cabana and the swimming pool are deliberately designed to look like they’re part of the natural space.

The cabana boasts a unique, unconnected roofing structure. It integrates a palapa redesigned into a cover, extruding from the mountain out toward the ocean. The swimming pool is another highlight, featuring large boulders that make it seems like a miniature pond.

You can sneak in the observatory that overlooks the majestic ocean at daytime for amazing views of the sun. Or you can check the stars at nighttime. It’s a place to relax and contemplate about our space relative to nature. A space complete with ivy draperies to help eke out the inner zen in you that aches for peace and calm.

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Photos courtesy of Casas de México

December 29, 2018 / Comments Off on SJA III Cabana
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LJ30 House By Casas de Mexico

The LJ30 House by Casas de Mexico is one of the most spectacular examples of what contemporary architecture can be. Stashed away in Zapopan, this monolithic masterpiece deconstructs the sharply rigid elements of modern structural design by angling them towards open, airy spaces.

In effect, you get what looks like a set of intimidating blocks stacked on top of another. But look closer and you’ll see that the entire space welcomes nature with open arms. This is marked by its spacious balconies, wrap-around glass windows, and a ground floor that’s heavily integrated into the whole landscape.

The house takes conventions from traditional haciendas and takes pride in its Spanish roots. You can see that with the antique furniture peppered across the entire space, all part of the overall quaint atmosphere. Once you’re inside, you’ll see what we mean when we describe it as being open. There’s lush foliage that stretches up to the second floor. Big chunks of this greenery face up the naked sky, letting an enormous amount of natural light in at daytime.

Wooden banisters replace steel, and hardwood floors are laid throughout, even in the bathroom. But these oddly placed elements don’t feel the least bit unusual — in fact, they serve a nice contrast to the brutal feel of the house’s shapes, and they all work to make the LJ30 feel like a classic home in the contemporary age. It’s an incredible thing to witness, combining vintage elements and modern amenities but never exploiting them or waxing nostalgia mindlessly.

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Photos courtesy of Casas de Mexico

December 16, 2018 / Comments Off on LJ30 House By Casas de Mexico
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