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House of the Week: Bright White Weekend Home in Mexico

Every week, we highlight one amazing Dwell home that went viral on Pinterest. Follow Dwell's Pinterest account for more daily design inspiration.

This week our readers were smitten with this four-volume indoor-outdoor retreat in Mexico.

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One of the biggest challenges of the project was keeping the open courtyard cool enough for the residents to enjoy it. The architects used a low impact water feature to create ambient cooling and two native flamboyant trees to provide shade.
One of the biggest challenges of the project was keeping the open courtyard cool enough for the residents to enjoy it. The architects used a low impact water feature to create ambient cooling and two native flamboyant trees to provide shade.
The project title “Casa 4.1.4” refers to the four main volumes, one central plaza and four patios. This simple configuration creates distinct, private spaces tied together with open-air common areas.
The project title “Casa 4.1.4” refers to the four main volumes, one central plaza and four patios. This simple configuration creates distinct, private spaces tied together with open-air common areas.
This enclosed patio within one of the modules invites residents to enjoy the outdoors while still protected from the intense heat. The dining room table and chairs designed by Hector Esrawe.
This enclosed patio within one of the modules invites residents to enjoy the outdoors while still protected from the intense heat. The dining room table and chairs designed by Hector Esrawe.