36 DIGS.NET
| 9.4.2020
P R O F I L E | E S R A W E S T U D I O
M
exico City, a huge and fertile ground
for creative minds, is the megalopolis
that seems to never stop moving.
Contrasting with the nearby hustle and bustle,
a 6,200-square-foot house for a family of four
and designed by Esrawe Studio is a haven of
peace in the middle of the city. Built with brick,
oak, marble and aluminum, the home consists
of two levels and a rooftop terrace. With its
single material (brick), the façade enhances
the monolithic character of the property, which
features a series of horseshoe-shaped volumes.
Inside, the feeling of continuous flow reveals
"a search for promoting spaces of encounter
and interaction, fostering an introspective
relationship, isolated from the exterior," explains
Héctor Esrawe, founder of Esrawe Studio.
Visible from all the common areas and four
bedrooms that surround it, the garden is the
heart of the project, helping to link and integrate
everything together, in a natural way. Surprisingly,
the living room is located three steps below the
ground level, providing even more privacy and
THIS MEXICO CITY
HOME WAS INSPIRED
BY A SEARCH TO
PROVIDE SPACES
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AND INTERACTION,
IN ADDITION TO BE
PROTECTED FROM
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A striking brick edifice marks
this monolithic home for a
four-person family.
INSIDE OUT
calm, while the dining area directly
connects with the porch and the green
yard. The master bedroom—with its
bathroom area comprising a smaller-
scale patio that connects to a private
studio—occupies the upper floor. In the
generously-sized family room filled with
natural light, a large bookshelf merges
with the staircase that leads to the
terrace, surrounded by vegetation and
protected by a pergola, encouraging
the enjoyment of Mexico City's year-
round warm weather. With its pure lines,
soft color palette, natural materials,
and glass windows facing greenery,
this contemporary house is an elegant
urban refuge. esrawe.com
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