Casa Magmol

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About the project

Casa Magmol

A single-family house with 596.58 m² of built area in Mérida, Yucatán (2023). Its rear façade is composed of inclined volumes above the terrace and the pool, and the design takes the nature of the site as its starting point.

This project challenges conventions, inviting residents and visitors to explore a world where space becomes a captivating narrative, where every corner tells its own story in a unique way.

It is not simply a home; it is a tribute to the nature of the site with a unique vision, creating a home where functionality meets aesthetics in a harmonious way.

Project facts

Casa Magmol project facts. Data from the Arkham Projects portfolio.
Type	Single-family house
Location	Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
Year	2023
Built area	596.58 m²
Status	Built
Arkham's scope	Architecture
Builder	Goba
Photography	Manolo Solís

The challenge

The client wanted architecture with a strong visual presence, so natural stone was used as one of the main elements of the house. Applying it to different volumes and surfaces gave continuity to the architectural language, added texture and reinforced a solid, timeless image with greater character.

The design decision

The façade was conceived from monolithic volumes that give it a solid, forceful image with a strong architectural presence. The composition seeks to emphasize mass and the continuity of the materials, producing a restrained, sculptural expression that reinforces the character of the house.

Materials

Natural stone as the leading element, with a combination of light and dark marbles (Niwala, Negro Marquina, Crema Beida and different varieties of Calacatta), granites with expressive veining such as Amber Brown and Santorini Blue, and natural wood as a warm counterpoint.