SOUTH BAY DIGS | Digital Edition Online

September 4, 2020

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9.4.2020 | DIGS.NET 61 A R C H I T E C T U R E + D E S I G N doors, dramatic lighting and open-air space. Highlights of the interior include Mexican textiles selected to complement a spate of architect- designed built-ins—a sunken living area, platform bed bases, wardrobes and desks—and a unique painting by Gail Tarantino that tells a story in a special language. From inside Casa Sisal a near-constant communion with nature exists. "One is surrounded by tropical lushness and architectural simplicity that sometimes you find yourself just sitting taking it all in," the owner shares, referencing the sound of birdsong and village children at play in the distance. "The glass doors all disappear within the walls creating open space, [with] fresh air flowing through, and the sky and trees are reflected in the surrounding ponds and pool outside." The blurring of lines between interior and exterior means a seamless transition—and luminous backdrop—between realms and activities. At dusk, the owner describes the drying field "as if thousands of lights are floating above the lawn as fireflies welcome the gradual darkness." Designed to experience the beauty of the Yucatan light and sky, she adds, "Casa Sisal is a respite from it all." Rent via boutique-homes.com (FROM TOP) AMONG THE NOTABLE FEATURES OF CASA SISAL ARE ITS ANGULARITY AND STRIKING WHITE FACADE; THE HOME'S EXTERIOR SUPPORTS AN AIR OF CONTEMPLATION; AS IT IS ORIENTED, THE EDGELESS POOL FUNCTIONS AS AN EXTENSION OF THE LIVING SPACE.

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