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INTERIOR
Enekén Studio
EDITOR
Jasson Rodriguez
EDITOR
Gina
Collection

In Merida, the central city of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, a building that blends nature and contemporary, traditional and regional is quietly born. La Piedra House, led by architect Miguel Tapia and designed by Eneken Studio, is inspired by the area's iconic natural limestone to create an ideal home for families on a 350 m2 site.

Entering the interior, the first thing you see is a natural limestone block standing in the center, which becomes the dual focus of the visual and conceptual. La Piedra, meaning "stone", is the perfect footnote to the stone language used in this core stone and throughout the house.From the outside to the inside, the space gradually expands, and a swimming pool like a natural spring is revealed. It is inspired by the Cenote, a cenote unique to the Yucatan Peninsula - the water in the pool is like a mirror, reflecting the light and greenery, and also serves as the core connecting the various functional areas. The kitchen, living room, bedroom and courtyard penetrate each other and form an open and intimate main living area.

The floor plan of the La Piedra house follows the principles of simplicity and symmetry, creating an internal sense of visual order and tranquility. Although it is a single-story building, the ingenious placement of local elevations and ventilation chimneys brings in more light and air flow, keeping the interior transparent and cool despite the tropical environment.

In the choice of materials, La Piedra house continues the tradition of local architecture. Traditional local Chukum paint is used on the walls, the interior is lined with tiled floors, and the exterior with washed stone concrete echoes the natural limestone to create a unified and moist visual hierarchy. Local Tzalam wood is used for Windows, doors and recessed furniture to create a calm and gentle touch.

The interior furniture is customized by local artisans, which not only continues the essence of regional craftsmanship, but also makes the space more intimate. The space is furnished with sculptures and paintings created by the architect under the name of "MATA", which injects a unique personal spirit and artistic atmosphere into the house.

a Piedra House is never a simple residence, but rather a place of emotions and memories. It fulfills an elderly homeowner's desire to share a life with his family, weaving a tender narrative of family and emotional belonging between nature and architecture. With this project, Eneken Studio once again demonstrated their deep understanding of local culture. It skillfully integrates traditional materials with contemporary design language, narrating the story of the land in details, and returning the building to its original essence - containing emotions and carrying life.

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