Houzz Tour: A local Mexican Made luxury Hacienda San Miguel - It takes a village to build a house like this: the construction of this hacienda outside San Miguel de Allende Mexico kept many craftsmen employed for three years. Craftsmen built the house brick by brick and electricity for the first two years. "When we started this project, all workers used to walk on the site," says architect David Howell. "Then, after a while, they had to push the bikes. About a year after they had bikes, and at the end of the project, they had all the pickup trucks. It is a wonderful feeling to have a positive impact on the local community economy. "
The house was a collaboration between Howell and the owner, furniture designer John Houshmand. "We designed the house in a classic hacienda style with a real court fully closed from the outside," says Howell. "It is a monastic, simple no frills aesthetic." Local materials are distinguished, and a view of the surrounding mountains of central Mexico were carefully examined.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here This is a vacation home for John and his partner Houshmand
Location San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Size 6 bedrooms
Architect David Howell design
This is interesting No scaffolding was used in the construction
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the house is a modern interpretation of traditional Spanish hacienda architecture, with a real interior courtyard. "We've seen what has worked locally and thought hard about how the house would be used, says Howell. "It was a matter of listening, interpret and make a simple bold statement.
The court and the house was set on two existing trees, and court is centered on an infinity pool with fountain. " now there is water on the site, it has transformed from a very dry and arid landscape in full of lush plants, "Howell said.
The court and the house was set on two existing trees, and court is centered on an infinity pool with fountain. " now there is water on the site, it has transformed from a very dry and arid landscape in full of lush plants, "Howell said.
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When you approaching the house, there is not a typical procession to a main entrance; you just biological filtering through different openings, "says Howell. Inside are many opportunities to see the great view of the courtyard into the house.
This design is also energy efficient. 'The hacienda is 4m high. Air flows through the first level, and the warm air is trapped at the top, "said Howell. Thick walls control the temperature too. "There is also the passive solar gain in winter. It is a natural way that has worked for hundreds of years.
This design is also energy efficient. 'The hacienda is 4m high. Air flows through the first level, and the warm air is trapped at the top, "said Howell. Thick walls control the temperature too. "There is also the passive solar gain in winter. It is a natural way that has worked for hundreds of years.
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the long dining room offers views from all sides - outside in the courtyard, and a long axis that goes from the opening to the kitchen at the other end.
The lighting fixtures were custom designed by the wife of Howell, Steffani Aarons; shape and materials create a nice transition into the space between the boveda ceilings and doors metal window. The dining table live-aboard was designed by Houshmand to accommodate 16 guests, and chairs, discoveries roadside in local hands.
The lighting fixtures were custom designed by the wife of Howell, Steffani Aarons; shape and materials create a nice transition into the space between the boveda ceilings and doors metal window. The dining table live-aboard was designed by Houshmand to accommodate 16 guests, and chairs, discoveries roadside in local hands.
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These traditional Spanish boveda ceilings were created by a master craftsman on a ladder. "He sewed together these ceilings as knitting bricks, Howell described. The craftsman was over 70 years when he built and perfected his craft since he was 12. In the dining room, he completed three domes without using scaffolding.
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This kitchen gay is at the other end of the axis which passes through the chamber room. Howell wanted to avoid, painted tiles occupied brilliant hand commonly seen throughout Mexico, so the kitchen is full of hand yellow 5cm square sunny tiles.
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on boveda continue ceilings in the kitchen, and the light was reassigned from a metal cart. The bar stools were manufactured locally and route finding.
A natural hot spring with a hot pool is an ideal place to relax.
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side left the pool has a large shelf that is only 10cm deep and serves as the beach area.
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flag thatched roof offers protection against the strong Mexican sun.
It is also a popular spot for outdoor dining and enjoying the sunset . In fact, Howell calls this the "sunset lounge '.
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The house sleeps up to 16 people. This is the main living area with plenty of seating for a large group.
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'the hard surfaces in the living room make for great acoustics, says Howell. "The sound bounces." Customers love to play and listen to music here. The sofas live-aboard cherries and coffee table are by John Houshmand.
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couch integrated offers a comfortable perch that overlooks the courtyard.
the living room fireplace is open to the court, so that the fire and view can be enjoyed from two spaces. It is just one example of the many elements that blur the transitions between the inside and outside.
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The " orange room "is one of four master bedrooms. "Each room was designed around a color, and each room has a fireplace to warm up, Howell said.
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This concrete tub is cast in place at the opposite end of the chamber orange.
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The large main bathroom has a spa feel. It includes a large bath, a relaxation area and a fireplace. "People can relax and keep you company while you soak, says Howell.
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In this bathroom, the basin is redirected trough a local farmer. "It even has a notch where the lambs used to drink with great sheep, says Howell.
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This is a corner bench in the massage / yoga room, which can turn into a bedroom if needed. The walls are local volcanic rock.
This room is another wonderful example of the rich textures used throughout the house.
This opening leads to a lava stone terrace.
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the stairs and the terrace on the right are made from lava stones and lead to a master bedroom. This change in material adds a wonderful contrast with stucco with local materials
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'All interior walls are plaster simple, Howell said. "In the bathroom, they were naturally prepared for painting, but we left as to show the beautiful variegated color and texture.
The basin was another ancient find local road. For the bath, using concrete was obvious because the artisans have formed nearly all concrete on site.
The basin was another ancient find local road. For the bath, using concrete was obvious because the artisans have formed nearly all concrete on site.
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Stop the master bedroom is what Howell calls it "lounge margarita." To protect against the weather, the terrace has a concrete roof with a thatched ceiling similar to one that covers the terrace of the sunset by the pool.
Although the house has a sequence of views and very carefully planned axes, the influence of local style and craft allowed Howell to relax the rigor and let the design evolve organic. It is worthy of a house that has emerged entirely from local materials and talent.
The house is also available for rent. For more information, visit retreatmexico.com site.
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Although the house has a sequence of views and very carefully planned axes, the influence of local style and craft allowed Howell to relax the rigor and let the design evolve organic. It is worthy of a house that has emerged entirely from local materials and talent.
The house is also available for rent. For more information, visit retreatmexico.com site.
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