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Simple materiality fosters respite at this residence in Mexico

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The home comprises four consecutive volumes, arranged on a linear axis. - Ariadna Polo
They are connected by a privately accessible corridor that runs along the street level. It is punctuated by multiple discreet openings that allow adequate light to flow in while ensuring privacy. - Ariadna Polo
The building’s tactical use of structural concrete block walls, specifically tailored to the space, and extensive, yet strategic, placement of windows provides privacy and minimizes the need for artificial ventilation systems. - Ariadna Polo

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Located in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico, Casa Catedral was designed by Laboratorio de Arquitectura using a simple palette of materials to maximize the wellbeing of its residents.

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