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Obsidian Bar at La Casa Dragones

Meyer Davis

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The bar's large arched windowed doors create an airy, open atmosphere, seamlessly connecting the inviting interior space with San Miguel de Allende's natural beauty. - Douglas Friedman
The rooftop bar at La Casa Dragones invites guests to socialize and engage with one another while sipping on ultra-premium tequila. - Douglas Friedman
The Obsidian Bar at La Casa Dragones melds historical charm with contemporary modern design, featuring local obsidian, brass accents, and granite. - Douglas Friedman
The bar's large arched windowed doors create an airy, open atmosphere, seamlessly connecting the inviting interior space with San Miguel de Allende's natural beauty. - Douglas Friedman

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Bar
5.90
5.77
5.87
5.30
5.71
Lara Francis El Hani
Lara Francis El Hani Senior Manager Interior Design – Head of Department at Kling Consult
6.35
6.35
6.51
6.1
6.33
Rahul Bansal
Rahul Bansal Architect at group dca
6.11
5.23
5.48
5
5.46
Anette Skeie
Anette Skeie Head of Design at Norco Interior
5.8
6.5
6.4
5.5
6.05
Mireia Luzarraga
Mireia Luzarraga Cofounder at TAKK
5.91
5.63
5.77
4.43
5.44
Leali Ezzat
Leali Ezzat Founder and Design Director at ELE Interior
5.94
5.94
5.94
5
5.71
Javier Guzman
Javier Guzman Cofounder at Zooco Estudio
5
5
4
4
4.5
Alex Mok
Alex Mok Cofounder at Linehouse
7
6
7
6
6.5
Agata Kurzela
Agata Kurzela Founder and Design Director at Agata Kurzela Studio
5
6.5
6.75
5.5
5.94
Shamsudin Kerimov
Shamsudin Kerimov Founder at Kerimov Architects
6.65
6.55
6.55
6.55
6.58
Allen Zhou
Allen Zhou Founder at Shengtang Shijia Design Studio
6.06
5.81
4.07
5.89
5.46
Lori Ferriss
Lori Ferriss Executive Director at Built Buildings Lab
5.89
6.31
6.47
5
5.92
Ziwei Guo
Ziwei Guo Founder and Director at Pure Design
6
5
6
6
5.75
Louisa Fan
Louisa Fan Director of Design Luxury and Lifestyle Brand at IHG ® Hotels & Resorts
6.8
5
6.9
6.1
6.2
Vineeta Singhania Sharma
Vineeta Singhania Sharma Founder at Confluence
5.62
6.1
5.78
4.73
5.56
Yang Yan
Yang Yan Founder and Chief Architect at y.ad studio
4.5
4.5
4.5
4
4.38
Jukka Halminen
Jukka Halminen Founder and Creative Director at Design Office Koko3
5.74
5.83
5.83
5
5.6
Designer
Client
Tequila Casa Dragones
Floor area
26 ㎡
Completion
2023
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The Obsidian bar
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Meyer Davis reimagined a 17th-century stable that once belonged to the Dragones, the legendary cavalry who ignited Mexico’s Independence movement in 1810, into a newly-designed showroom known as The Obsidian Bar.

The Obsidian Bar is crafted out of obsidian sourced from the brand’s agave fields in Tequila, Mexico, this intentional choice not only captures the intrinsic essence of the land but also pays homage to the cultural heritage of Mexico and San Miguel de Allende. The city, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and traditional artistry, finds reflection in the carefully fashioned obsidian. This mysterious stone from Casa Dragones’ agave fields represents that rebellious and adventurous spirit of Casa Dragones and has become synonymous with the tequila.

The use of beautifully raw materials, but refined in their own way, speaks to the way Casa Dragones celebrates the inherent qualities of the agave. Meyer Davis created a design that celebrates the materiality in the same way that Casa Dragones refines their spirit. The deliberate selection of materials, including brass accents, wooden floors, and grey granite countertops, contributes to an elevated ambiance, infusing the space with an air of sophistication.

As one ventures further into the courtyard, the cohesive connection between spaces becomes apparent, with the carefully curated materials extending seamlessly. To deepen the connection with the spirit of the region, the bar features an elegantly elongated shelf system, meticulously designed to showcase the finest tequila. This element not only serves a functional purpose but also becomes an integral part of the overall design narrative. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in the property's rich history while indulging in ultra premium tequila—a sensory experience that transcends the ordinary.