Casas Laguna de la Estrella

Villa de Álvarez, Mexico

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Casas Laguna de la Estrella

Villa de Álvarez, Mexico

Firm

Graillet, Simg & Araiza

Type

Residential › Private House

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2025

SIZE

1000 sqft - 3000 sqft

BUDGET

$50K - 100K

Photos

Isaac Arzeta (13), GSA Design (5)

This project consists of two single-family homes located on adjacent 150 m² lots in the northern area of Colima, Mexico. Taking advantage of the lots' contiguity and aiming to deliver a differentiated product to the market, the design unifies the external appearance of both houses while offering two distinct interior layouts tailored to the diverse needs of future residents.
The architectural program was efficiently organized to accommodate three bedrooms, three bathrooms, service areas, and generous social spaces. Given the region’s climatic conditions, a careful study of the site's orientation was essential to create strategic openings that provide natural ventilation and daylight while minimizing thermal gain and ensuring indoor comfort.

The material palette was conceived to evoke warmth and serenity. A neutral and cohesive base dominates the spatial experience, while specific textures are introduced to create subtle yet rich visual interest. Light wells and framed views were incorporated around the staircases, allowing the interior atmosphere to evolve throughout the day with the movement of the sun. Sculptural staircase walls were designed with a stepped profile to preserve a human scale and allow light to filter through to adjacent spaces.
The volumetric composition was designed to convey a strong tectonic expression. The massing was deliberately fragmented so that key programmatic elements — such as bedrooms or staircases — could be articulated on the façade. This segmentation was achieved through a system of assembled planes and volumes that generate depth, rhythm, and refinement, while maintaining a cohesive and human-centered reading of the whole.
Through these strategies, we aimed to create genuine added value — moving beyond generic prototypes to design homes from the inside out, with spatial efficiency, thoughtful inhabitability, and a unique architectural character that sets them apart within their context.