Architects:Taller Estilo Arquitectura

Area :135 m²

Year :2019

Photographs :Verónica Gloria Hernández | © David Cervera

Manufacturers :  AutoDesk, Adobe, Kohler, Materiales Traqui, Mosaicos Venecianos de México®, Purikor, Rotoplas, Teka, URREAAutoDesk

Design Team : Taller Estilo Arquitectura S. de R. L. de C. V. - Arch. Víctor Alejandro Cruz Domínguez, Arch. Iván Atahualpa Hernández Salazar, Arch. Luís Armando Estrada Aguilar, Arch. Silvia Cuitún Coronado

Construction : Eng. Juan Díaz Cab, Eng. Oscar Marroquín Hoil

Structure : Eng. Rafael Domínguez Barjau

Collaborators : Arch. Jorge Escalante Chan

Subcontracts : Grupo Medra, IEDS (Innovación Estructural del Sur), Carpintería Linares

City : Mérida

Country : Mexico

The revitalization Mérida’s historic center has brought with it a new value for built heritage, whether it be partial or total and the interventions we see today are very diverse. Casa Diáfana is an anonymous dwelling on its exterior that adapts to the contextual image of the city, returning to its original façade and joining the rhythm of mass over openings of the neighboring houses. Inside, the existing building the first bay containing the lobby and guest bedroom area is preserved. The building aims to mix two languages; one belonging to the past and the other being contemporary, resulting in our opinion, sustainable architecture with proper use of resources.