Embedded into a verdant cliff overlooking the Pacific, the three volumes that comprise Quinto Sol House unfold in a subtle rhythm of private and public spaces. Throughout the project, both the ocean and the lush greenery that define the Nayarit coastline are ever-present, either fully embraced by panoramic views or hinted at within spaces that gradually reveal the landscape.

Creating this sense of journey and discovery was a guiding principle of the architectural design. Despite its large scale harboring eleven bedrooms and multiple social areas, the home is experienced as an intimate getaway; a series of inviting spaces embraced by pavilions that blend into the natural surroundings. Owing to a meticulous study of the site’s climatic conditions, interior and exterior are perceived as gradations that the user navigates seamlessly, almost unaware of the passage between them. A central patio functions as an enclosed oasis and transitional space, connecting the main bedrooms — located on the highest point of the terrain for optimal views of the water, with a breezy dining and living room area. There, a low, wooden ceiling envelopes the array of natural textures found in the furniture, which prominently features contemporary Mexican designers and artisans, a fixture of Estudio Cristina Grappin’s work in interiors.

The home’s sober materials palette also includes locally-sourced stone and wood. Further underscoring the connection between the project’s architecture and its context, a clouded sky at dusk is reflected on limewashed walls, or the hues of green in a bathroom’s interior garden are echoed in a marble backdrop. These details, combined with the thoughtful attention to proportion and the natural, untamed landscape design, craft an immersive dwelling that pays homage to the unique beauty of Nayarit’s coastline.