Small in Size, Huge in Beauty

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Architects: COLAR Architecture Collective
Area: 72 m²
Year: 2024
Photographs: Ariadna Polo
Architect in Charge: Santiago Constantino De Angoitia
Construction Company: Gregorio Mancio
Structural Design: Virgilio Dominguez
Landscaping: Ines Garza
Installations: Bernabé Guzmán
City: Malinalco
Country: Mexico

Casa de Pedra, designed by COLAR Colectivo de Arquitectura in Malinalco, Mexico, is a 72-square-meter home that harmonizes with its natural surroundings through a “Soft Loft” concept of open, fluid spaces. Featuring high ceilings, expansive windows, a terrace with a jacuzzi, and an interstitial garden, the design maximizes light, views, and connection to nature. Locally sourced stone, polished concrete tinted with native earth, and artisanal ironwork highlight regional traditions while ensuring sustainability, resulting in a contemporary retreat that blends cultural identity with environmental sensitivity.