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141 House
141 House
Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Mexico
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141 House
Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Mexico
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2026
SIZE
5000 sqft - 10,000 sqft
House 141 emerged from the decision to extend the life of an existing 1980s
residence through a comprehensive architectural transformation. Rather than
opting for demolition, the project embraces the reuse of the original structure
as the foundation for a new way of living, where light, voids, and the
relationship with the landscape redefine the spatial experience. More than a
renovation, the intervention offers the house a second life, preserving its
memory while responding to contemporary living.
The original residence reflected the architectural language of its time, with
compartmentalized rooms, a rigid spatial organization, and a clear separation
between interior and exterior spaces. Although the house retained a robust
structure and generous proportions, its layout no longer responded to the
needs of contemporary family life or to a more open and flexible way of
inhabiting space.
The design strategy focused on preserving the primary structural framework
while completely reimagining the spatial organization. By removing
unnecessary partitions and introducing new voids, courtyards, and double
height spaces, the intervention restores visual continuity and establishes a
constant dialogue between architecture, landscape, and natural light.
The entrance becomes the first expression of this transformation. A sculptural
inclined plane redefines the façade and frames the sequence toward an
enclosed entry courtyard, where an existing tree becomes the focal point of
the composition, mediating between nature and architecture. This void brings
daylight into the heart of the house while organizing circulation between
levels, becoming the project's new spatial core.
The exterior composition is defined by pure white volumes that contrast with
the surrounding vegetation and emphasize the clarity of the architectural
intervention. Rather than concealing the building's origins, the project
establishes a new identity that acknowledges the existing house,
understanding renovation as a process of evolution rather than replacement.
Inside, the material palette is intentionally restrained, combining white
surfaces, exposed concrete, large glass panels, and natural wood.
Light becomes the project's primary material, enhancing the purity of the
spaces while creating an atmosphere that continuously changes throughout
the day. Generous openings and interior courtyards promote cross ventilation
and maintain a permanent visual connection with the surrounding landscape.
The intervention extends toward the rear of the property through a new social
pavilion connected to the swimming pool. A seemingly floating concrete roof
incorporates a large central opening that allows daylight, rain, and vegetation
to become part of the architectural experience, transforming a structural
element into an environmental device. Water, present both in the pool and as
a cascading sheet falling from the roof opening, introduces a sensory
dimension that reinforces the relationship between architecture and nature.
Beyond its visual transformation, House 141 reflects on the potential of
adaptive reuse. The project demonstrates that residential architecture built
decades ago can be successfully reinterpreted to meet contemporary needs
without erasing its history or its constructive value. By extending the life of the
original structure instead of replacing it, the intervention reduces the
environmental impact associated with demolition while demonstrating that
transformation itself can become a sustainable architectural strategy—one
capable of creating spaces that are both contemporary and enduring.
residence through a comprehensive architectural transformation. Rather than
opting for demolition, the project embraces the reuse of the original structure
as the foundation for a new way of living, where light, voids, and the
relationship with the landscape redefine the spatial experience. More than a
renovation, the intervention offers the house a second life, preserving its
memory while responding to contemporary living.
The original residence reflected the architectural language of its time, with
compartmentalized rooms, a rigid spatial organization, and a clear separation
between interior and exterior spaces. Although the house retained a robust
structure and generous proportions, its layout no longer responded to the
needs of contemporary family life or to a more open and flexible way of
inhabiting space.
The design strategy focused on preserving the primary structural framework
while completely reimagining the spatial organization. By removing
unnecessary partitions and introducing new voids, courtyards, and double
height spaces, the intervention restores visual continuity and establishes a
constant dialogue between architecture, landscape, and natural light.
The entrance becomes the first expression of this transformation. A sculptural
inclined plane redefines the façade and frames the sequence toward an
enclosed entry courtyard, where an existing tree becomes the focal point of
the composition, mediating between nature and architecture. This void brings
daylight into the heart of the house while organizing circulation between
levels, becoming the project's new spatial core.
The exterior composition is defined by pure white volumes that contrast with
the surrounding vegetation and emphasize the clarity of the architectural
intervention. Rather than concealing the building's origins, the project
establishes a new identity that acknowledges the existing house,
understanding renovation as a process of evolution rather than replacement.
Inside, the material palette is intentionally restrained, combining white
surfaces, exposed concrete, large glass panels, and natural wood.
Light becomes the project's primary material, enhancing the purity of the
spaces while creating an atmosphere that continuously changes throughout
the day. Generous openings and interior courtyards promote cross ventilation
and maintain a permanent visual connection with the surrounding landscape.
The intervention extends toward the rear of the property through a new social
pavilion connected to the swimming pool. A seemingly floating concrete roof
incorporates a large central opening that allows daylight, rain, and vegetation
to become part of the architectural experience, transforming a structural
element into an environmental device. Water, present both in the pool and as
a cascading sheet falling from the roof opening, introduces a sensory
dimension that reinforces the relationship between architecture and nature.
Beyond its visual transformation, House 141 reflects on the potential of
adaptive reuse. The project demonstrates that residential architecture built
decades ago can be successfully reinterpreted to meet contemporary needs
without erasing its history or its constructive value. By extending the life of the
original structure instead of replacing it, the intervention reduces the
environmental impact associated with demolition while demonstrating that
transformation itself can become a sustainable architectural strategy—one
capable of creating spaces that are both contemporary and enduring.
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