Before & After: A Cramped Home in Mexico Gets a Drastic Makeover on a Tight Budget

Three companies donated materials to Mérida-based Dosa Studio to help create the bright, airy family home Casa Palmas on a densely built-up site in Texcoco.

Mexico City based Dosa Studio renovated a 40-year-old residence in Texcoco, Mexico, about 25 kilometers northeast of Mexico City. Located on a main road and not built according to regulation, Casa Palmas suffered poor conditions for space, light, ventilation, and privacy. The owner, seeking a more intuitive space for her cousin and family, sought out the architects for a redesign.

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Michele Koh Morollo
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Michele Koh Morollo is a journalist who has been writing about design, lifestyle and travel for the last twenty years.

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