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A Villa in Merida that Embraces Old and New

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Casa CP 78 was designed by Taller Estilo Arquitectura in the old colonial city of Merida, on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico.

The house brings just the right amount of the old world charm of Merida’s colonial Spanish architecture to a modern home.

A pool sits within the typical small site of urban Merida, but we find that it’s exactly sufficient.

Contrasting strongly against the white stucco are floor to ceiling black framed windows – departing decisively from the old world.

These black accents against white stucco define the exterior as  well.

A marble floor cools the sultry tropical air as it enters the kitchen.

A zigzag archway and traditional tiled floor salute the traditions of the old city architecture.

Tropical plantings are beautifully presented and framed by a white stucco wall.

Black marble for the kitchen counter is both feminine and luxurious while also being practical and enduring.

Bathrooms too feature the sophisticated clean lines of sculpted marble basins.

Even here, marble floors cool the bathroom.

The shiny black accents impart a sophisticated urban edge to the residence.

The little Mexican outdoor kitchen makes an intimate gathering spot day or night.

Altogether a small and charming city dwelling that gently references the traditional architecture of the region while embracing a sophisticated new architecture.