Tropical trees and vegetation inspire the U-shaped design of this 342 square metre home in Colima, Mexico, designed by
The white
Whilst the lattice screening lays delicately in white walls by day, by night the decorative screen pushes twinkling light out through the façade of Casa la Blanca.
An enormous
The
When we cut around back, we find a private swimming pool surrounded by lush borders of tropical vegetation. A waterfall feature rushes down the wall.
The Papelillo tree, aka ‘paper tree’, that’s incorporated into the
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The back of the courtyard opens up to the outer gardens of the private property. Large glass sliding doors draw away to connect the indoor and outdoor living spaces.
A first floor balcony crosses above the ground floor patio. The platform creates a solid shaded spot beneath it where an al fresco dining set can be laid out beside an outdoor kitchen area.
The U-shape configuration of the home is situated to protect from the sun, with the dramatic red tree, blue pool and a rushing waterfall creating its heart.
Bedrooms on the upper floor overlook the pools clear blue vista.
The pool is lit at night so that the courtyard remains a useful and interwoven part of the home and family life.
Other exterior lighting highlights the gnarled texture of the grand tree.
The underside of the balcony is utilised for outdoor spotlights to light the courtyard at night.
A stone wall provides the pool area with an element of privacy from the main approach to the home.
Inside the house, a double height living room is filled with natural light from the hugely expansive windows and glass doors. A peaceful and airy feeling of freedom flows through. The tropical environment outside of the home is brought in, with full and complete views of the trees from root to highest leaf. Glass orbs tumble from an impressive light fixture above the lounge and stairwell of the home, like heavy quenching raindrops.
The open space inside is defined by different ceiling heights. The dual height ceiling of the lounge dips to a single vertical measure in the large kitchen diner.
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The wood dining table slides right into the central kitchen island, where it cuts beneath a thick white worktop.
A gas hob is situated on the
An island extractor unit is mounted into a wood ceiling slab, which has been cut to the same length and width as the countertop below to create a mirroring effect.
Stainless steel appliances stand out in the sleek full height white units behind. Wooden storage nooks set a warming stripe across the top of a huge American-style fridge freezer unit.
Concrete tiles build an edgy headboard feature wall inside the master bedroom. Two black glass
The natural wood grain decor element is present inside all of the white painted rooms of the house. Black exterior door frames and window frames bring a distinctive trendy modern vibe to each of the rooms.
Ground floor plan, with pool and courtyard. It’s possible to see here how the internal courtyard is held open to the surrounding gardens on two sides, and the driveway in part. It also becomes evident how the tropical vegetation shapes the house plan.
Upper floor plan, with master suite.
Front elevation of number 28.
Side elevation, with access to the courtyard.
Scale elevation.
Rear elevation.
Side elevation.
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