On the other side of the open loft is a quiet yet spacious office with custom birch storage.
The wood-slatted library is soundproofed for ultimate comfort.
Dan Garness used paint and well-placed windows to keep Duane’s office bright and airy.
Office
A crisp palette of toned woods and fresh white paint give the indoor and outdoor spaces a light and open feel.
In search of a quiet getaway that could double as a vacation and holiday hub for extended family and friends, a Mexico City couple found a three-and-a-half-acre property there and reached out to architect Javier Sánchez to come up with a design that would make the most of the site.
"I've always loved the way buildings look when they're under construction, and the walls of the office are basically like open framing," Davis says.
The library, also located in the quiet zone, features a custom table by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects, Henry Time SB 1901 chairs, and an Atollo lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce.
Well-placed skylights flood the built-in desk and workstation with natural light. The elegant desk lamp, which Hara calls the Sunset Lamp, has a maple base and bowl-like shade, the latter finished with gold leaf for a warm glow.