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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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Mengjie Liu
Mengjie Liu Cofounder at Sò Studio
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Yifan Wu
Yifan Wu Cofounder at Sò Studio
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Veronica Givone
Veronica Givone Managing Director Hospitality at IA Interior Architects
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Leni Popovici
Leni Popovici Founding Director and Partner at KAP Studios
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Sonia Tomic
Sonia Tomic Senior Associate, Head of Furniture & Materials at Universal Design Studio
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7.25
Anne-Rachel Schiffmann
Anne-Rachel Schiffmann Director of Interior Architecture at Snøhetta
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Tina Norden
Tina Norden Partner at Conran and Partners
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7.5
Stefan Weil
Stefan Weil CCO at Atelier Markgraph
This is the promise for the merge....
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Justine Fox
Justine Fox Cofounder | Colour Specialist at Calzada Fox
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6.75
Gudy Herder
Gudy Herder Trend Consultant at Eclectic Trends
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Ruud Belmans
Ruud Belmans Creative Director at WeWantMore
So this is how the future looks and...
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8.25
Omar Abdelghafour
Omar Abdelghafour Founder Principal at Light Space Design
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7.5
Liam Doyle
Liam Doyle Principal at Jump Studios
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7.75
Christiaan Fokkema
Christiaan Fokkema Partner at Hollandse Nieuwe
The whole project makes me want to...
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Designer
Client
Tequila Casa Dragones
Floor area
26 ㎡
Completion
2023
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The Obsidian bar
Furniture

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.