This Mexican residential concrete house combines brutalist architecture with handmade details and traditional craft. The home and studio of artist Pedro Reyes and fashion designer Carla Fernández is located in Coyoacán, Mexico City.
A concrete house with a striking view of its surroundings
A large house shaped by concrete, stone and greenery is perhaps the simplest way to describe the residence. At first glance it feels almost cave-like, yet it sits within a dense urban neighborhood. Openings, patios and garden views bring light and vegetation into the interior, while the massive concrete envelope gives the residents privacy. The design is organized as a series of sculptural volumes, with garden areas and stone surfaces softening the raw structure.
A concrete house with expressive interiors
The owners turned the massive concrete home into a comfortable and highly personal living space. Raw concrete walls, volcanic stone, wood and handmade pieces create a warm contrast of textures. The spacious living area is arranged on different levels, with a kitchen, dining area and comfortable seating zone forming the social heart of the house. Its standout feature is the monumental two-story library, where concrete shelves and stairs make books part of the architecture. Upstairs, private rooms and work areas continue the same material palette, while artworks and textiles add color to the neutral background.
The dining room – a wooden partition in contrast to the concrete floor
Library – shelves provide storage space for the collection of books
Comfortable upholstered furniture in the living room
Living area in neutral colors
The spacious living room is thoughtfully divided
The room opens toward greenery
Home Theater Room
The bathroom has a minimalist decor
The outdoor area – entrance to the house and garden
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