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The idea of connecting guests with nature
to unplug and create a relaxing experience
was at the heart of the project. To achieve this
goal, the tones of both the exterior and interior
of the house are soft and calm, echoing the
landscape while incorporating moody darks
and blacks, such as in the kitchen's charcoal
color. Organic materials such as stone,
wood, clay, concrete and steel give a sense
of place. To create a variety of experiences,
each bedroom has different hues, themes and
textures.
"It was important to provide a balanced mix
of storytelling through the diverse layers of
indigenous and Mexican culture, and an
appreciation of traditional techniques crafted
from Mexico to New Mexico," says Ballesteros.
"There is a strong ancestral lineage and
connection in the materials and hand work
of multi-generational artisanal objects such
as pottery, weavings, metalwork, woodwork
and the hand-painted clay tiles from Mexico
perfectly patterned in the primary bathroom.
Also apparent is the influence of some
heritage designs and symbolic religious Latin
iconography. These historical effects are left
cemented in the cultural narrative spanning
the region throughout the Southwest and
Mexico."
Featuring custom made pieces by artisans
and artists (such as Zach Lihatsh, Carolina
Del Dago, Mely Avila and Dan John Anderson,
to name only a few), the home is warm and
refined at the same time. It honors the past
through a modern perspective.
"The Bust'n B Ranch is a place of refuge to
honor rituals, nature and the slow hand of
traditional trades," says Ballesteros. "It is a
sensory sanctuary."
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46 DIGS.NET
| 11.28.25
