Dining nook with concrete benches wrapping around triangular medium-toned wood table in room of concrete tower added to 1800s brick structure in Todos Santos, Baja California, Mexico, renovated and expanded by Ernesto Kut Gomez, Ellen Odegaard, and Yashar Yektajo.

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The third-level bar and kitchenette have four openings with wood coverings that slide away. The space is perfect for "wine and ceviche—for enjoying the sunset," says Ernesto. The table, designed by Ellen, nests into concrete banquette seating. To connect the bar with the top-level viewing deck, Yektajo inserted a spiral staircase with a compact footprint to preserve the views.