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How can the use of natural materials optimize environmental performance and honor local traditions at the same time?

Completed in 2022 in Mérida, Mexico. Images by Manolo R Solís. A few blocks from the "Plaza Grande" and "Parque de San Juan" in the iconic historic center of Merida, Yucatan, is located this architectural...

Certain materials bear a historical narrative that enhances the blend of tradition and modernity in the sphere of contemporary architecture in Mexico.

Certain materials bear a historical narrative that enhances the blend of tradition and modernity in the sphere of contemporary architecture in Mexico.

© Manolo R Solís The ailerons in the slab of the bedrooms, which serve as hot air extraction chimneys, help to naturally illuminate each space and reduce the interior temperature, generating spaces with fresh and oxygenated ventilation, reducing the use of air conditioners along the way throughout the year. © Manolo R Solís The palette of materials selected for the project (Concrete, Wood, Steel, and Glass) generates an elegant and subtle environment that creates an atmosphere of tranquilit...