CasaEmpírea is a single-family home designed for a young couple, situated in a historic residential neighborhood in Mérida city.
The design aims to create a functional shelter that allows residents to disconnect from the urban surroundings while accommodating commercial and developmental needs. This approach ensures the building remains adaptable to different users over time.
Entry to the house is through a small park, leading into a vestibule that connects to the garage, staircase, guest bathroom, and an open social area featuring the living room, dining room, and kitchen.
The second floor houses the laundry area, outdoor bar, linen closet, a second bedroom with bathroom, and the master bedroom complete with a walk-in closet and private bathroom.
The indoor and outdoor social areas are seamlessly connected, creating a larger shared space while still allowing residents to interact within distinct, independent zones.
The most private area of the house is located in its farthest corner.
The interior layout is influenced by the site’s orientation. The front facade faces south, resulting in relatively concealed windows. East and west facades are partitioned by walls adjoining neighboring houses.
The rear facade faces north and is the most transparent, maximizing natural light and capturing prevailing winds. This design works in tandem with the internal courtyard and skylights to provide cross-ventilation and natural illumination throughout the living spaces, promoting residents’ wellbeing and maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures.
The building’s design optimizes the region’s common construction system, which relies on concrete blocks, beams, and arches, effectively minimizing costs by preventing material waste.
The design focuses on low maintenance, warmth, and simplicity. Gray cement plaster is the primary material for both interior and exterior walls and ceilings.
Furniture and finishes incorporate Tzalam wood and natural fibers, combined with rough plaster floors, matte black aluminum and iron fixtures, transparent or frosted glass, marble and dark granite, as well as stainless steel faucets and door handles.
The interior design emphasizes the blend of handmade textiles and functional furniture, ranging from neutral shades to vibrant colors, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for the residents.
The landscaping incorporates unique vegetation, urban installations, and water gardens.
Technical Drawings
△ Ground Floor Plan
△ Second Floor Plan
△ Roof Plan
△ East Side Sectional View
△ South Side Sectional View
Project Information
Architect: TACO Taller de arquitectura contextual
Area: 270 square meters
Year: 2020
Manufacturers: CASTEL, Comex, Tecnolite, URREA, kimikolor
Design Team: Carlos Patrón Ibarra, Alejandro Patrón Sansor, Ana Patrón Ibarra, Estefanía Rivero Janssen, Joaquín Muñoz Olivera, Karla Gómez Luna
City: Mérida
Country: Mexico
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