Casa Puuc

My name is Sarah Fassold, an Austrian photographer based in London. I would like to show you my recent discovery, Casa Puuc. I encountered this unique boutique hotel last month while working on interior projects in Mexico. It is located in the heart of Merida.

Drenched in shadows, Casa Puuc is a place where natural elements interplay. High ceilings give room to breathe and regulate tropical temperatures. It smells like stone and reveals delicate woody notes.

The project is a collaboration between the architect Manuel Amabilis and Claudia Fernández.
I met Claudia (Mexico City, 1965) who is a multidisciplinary artist. She has been working across photography, video, installations, and educational and social projects.
Casa Puuc reflects a love for imperfection, from the marks of time on hydraulic tiles to the irregular burnishing of the stucco on the walls. The interiors were configured with Mexican modernist furniture that Claudia has collected throughout the years.
The result is a selection of 20th-century designs by Mario Bellini, Clara Porset, Edmund Spence, Pirwi furniture, and a sculptural creation by Claudia herself. Surprisingly, objects converse with each other and their surroundings, engaging with both tradition and modernity, reaching beyond decorative or functional.