Located in Merida?s historic downtown district, this 145 square meter house is an oasis in the city. Designed as a vacation house, this Mexican two bedroom home offers its owners refuge from cold New York winters.

Description
Casa Picasso is a project that turns every square inch of available space into a functional one. Indoor-outdoor interactions serve as the foundation of the project?s design, and the use of regional materials and textures typically found in the Yucatan Peninsula provide a sense of identity.
Throughout the home light colors have been used to transform the small space into one that feels spacious and inviting. These light colors can even be found in the Polish white concrete floors, which keep the space feeling fresh. Vegetation and natural wood accents add to the feelings of relaxation and comfort. Those first entering Casa Picasso will find the living room and a double height staircase, which leads to the first of the two bedrooms. With a closet, bathroom and small terrace that looks down to the pool, this room is where the house?s name originates, for inside an artwork piece from the artist Pablo Picasso is displayed.
Going back down the staircase, one might notice its double function as it is also used as a small library. Hanging above, it is a painting of the Mexican artist David Serrano. Before entering the kitchen a service area with a powder room, storage and washing station can be found. Next to it, a niche for the ...