Mexican architecture firm Estudio Cristina Brappin has opened a large stone house for coastal breezes between the courtyard and the Pacific Ocean in Punta Mita, Mexico.
Named Casa Quinto Sol, the 2,440-square-meter residence is designed to be “an ode to its surroundings,” according to the studio.
“By integrating into the green slopes that slope toward the Pacific Ocean, we aimed to create pathways that reveal the beauty of nature.”
Petrarin called the 1.3-acre site the “true protagonist” of the residence, which features two pavilion-like structures that integrate into the site’s slope without obstructing views of the ocean or the distant Cerro del Mono (Monkey Hill).
Estudio Cristina Grappin constructed the project with local stone
Surrounded by endemic vegetation that forms a private forest, the house was built with local stone – using local crafts and vernacular construction techniques – “to give the impression that the house is part of the existing natural site”.
The 11-bedroom house is divided into two forms-a low-sloping pavilion that holds public spaces on the waterside and a partially submerged sleeping block with two levels of two bedrooms.
The larger C-like model wraps around a central courtyard that acts as an “enclosed oasis and transitional space” between the bedrooms and the inherited living and dining space, which opens up via folding glass walls for cross-ventilation.
“Another key feature of our design is the direct relationship of each interior space to the outside, either emphasizing ocean views or to internal courtyards.”
The stone complements the gray marble floors that run inside and outside the natural plaster that provides thermal insulation on the walls. Domestic tropical wood caps the spaces.
In addition to the core spaces, the residence packages entertainment areas-including a cinema, professional bowling alley and game room-at the basement level under the bedrooms for added privacy and sound control.
A wide deck with an Edge pool runs along the water side of the house, ending in a wooden pergola that shares an outdoor living and dining room.
Additionally, a fire pit sits on the roof allowing residents and guests to relax with the best views of the water.
“Despite a large-scale program, each space in the house retains a distinctly human scale, enhancing a sense of warmth and intimacy that invites contemplation of the surroundings,” said Crabbin, noting the studio’s complementary role as the project’s interior designer.
“Most of the furnishings feature Mexican and Latin American designers as well as artisans. By incorporating the interior design, landscape, and architecture of the pavilions, we crafted a cohesive narrative that contributes to the character of the project.”
Other recently completed homes along the Mexican coast include a three-material house in pink-colored stucco on the Yucatan Peninsula by Reyes Rios + Larraín Arquitectos and a cement house with stone screens in Cerritos by Red Arquitectos.
📅 Published on: 2025-02-26
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