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Custom-made iron doors are painted in a mint green color carefully chosen with the clients.

FMT Estudio renovated the pool deck with sanded red bricks manufactured in central Mexico.

Red- and blue-pigmented cement augments the color palette of the courtyard.

The existing structure was a modern dwelling in a district with a review commission for renovation of modern and postmodern houses.

Security was a major concern, common in Latin America, reflected in the extensive protective gate.

Red bricks from central Mexico are used throughout the outdoor areas as a colorful patio material.

The pool deck showed wear but was in good condition.

The balance of mint green-painted ironwork, plants, pool, and blue sky capture the warmth of the Mérida indoor-outdoor living environment.

An office addition separates the work area from the domestic sphere.

Red bricks add solar insulation to the south-facing wall of the office addition.

Cedar windows and details add to the natural warmth and texture of the interiors.

The office volume abuts the street front.

A bulky staircase with a display case enclosure blocked the central corridor on the ground level.

Removing a wall beneath the stairs opened up the interior from the foyer through to the rear patio.

FMT replaced the display case and parts of the wall with a thin column and iron rails.

After the renovation, views open up through the ground-level rooms.

The floor tiles and the walls on the second floor were outdated.

Cement pigmented with minerals and cedar doors and details update the bedrooms with a "ludic minimalist

Details from the existing interior were heavy and lacked openness.