Located in Tapalpa, Mexico, House MM presented an unusual challenge for us. Two brothers who owned a considerable stretch of land in Tapalpa approached us with the intention of building two separate houses. As we dug into the project´s needs we realized that both of our clients had similar needs an while they didn’t mind, and in fact preferred. That the houses share a common language, each one had to convey its own singular personality.
This creative project is composed of two residences, serving the different living needs of two brothers, who didn’t mind their dwellings sharing the same architectural style: “The clients expressed a desire that entrance into the houses be conceived as an experience in its own right. We then proceeded to articulate the entry modules with their various spaces (mud room, garage, storage, and service quarters) around open courtyards that catch the eye and allow daylight in”, explained the architects. Access to both buildings became a primary concern in our design. Although the entry layout and sequences were mainly driven by function, the clients expressed a desire that entrance into the houses be conceived as an experience in its own right. The wonderful mix of textures adds up to the charm of these two homes, both of which inspire a dynamic, yet harmonious living style.
