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he French-American
entrepreneur who lives here has
called the charming and historic
Mexican town of San Miguel de
Allende home for more than 15 years.
While he couldn't imagine moving anywhere
else, he needed a little change of scenery and
recently left the city center for the outskirts.
It was there he enlisted the help of architect
Roy Azar to create a modern countryside home.
Surrounded by a vineyard and mountains,
the 10,000-square-foot house is designed in a
single-level, U-shape layout, which takes advan-
tage of the lake views. The peaceful and magical
natural landscape was the starting point for this
project that features clean lines and functional-
ity in terms of spatial organization.
"The first time I discovered the site, I knew
the design had to blend into the surroundings,
so everything needed to be light in color and rich
in texture," says Azar.
The feeling of calm is omnipresent, both
inside where there are three bedrooms in addi-
tion to the public areas, and outside where the
large terrace and pool contribute to the relaxed
ambiance.
"The design process started at the very
beginning of the pandemic, just when I was
confined to home and away from everyday
distractions," remembers the architect. "I had
the luxury of time on my hands while I dreamed
of the landscape. The calm setting, modern
architectural volumes and local materials were
combined all together."
The majority of the home's construction
comprised white concrete, cream limestone and
oak wood, providing visual coherence through-
out. To complement this soft palette, Azar
added obsidian tiles, bronze mosaics and 3D
white marble to cover some key walls. All these
elements act as interior design focal points
in this contemporary house that awakens the
senses in every nook.
Zen gardens, indoor courtyards, water
features and fire pits are an invitation to an
indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Filled with natural light,
this home is the perfect place to take some time
to breathe, recharge and contemplate.
The elegant yet comfortable pieces of furni-
ture and lighting by a mix of European and
Mexican designers, craftsmen and brands
perfectly combine with the architecture, result-
ing in a sense of balance. Among them are
Pietro Franceschini's Dune and Bling Bling
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