Casa Malinalco by Sama Arquitectos
Casa Malinalco is a residence located in Malinalco, Mexico, designed by Sama Arquitectos and designed in 2025. The project combines sensitive design with clear regulations set forth by the golf club committee, with an emphasis on natural integration. Shaped by contemporary architectural language, Casa Malinalco balances leisurely experience with an engagement with nature that’s expressed via visual frames and access to panoramic views.
Casa Malinalco’s Open Spaces Flow Between Interior And Exterior
Casa Malinalco is a residence conceived with the intention of creating generous, open spaces that dissolve the conventional boundaries between interior and exterior. The design responds to a clear desire to integrate with the surrounding environment while complying with the regulations set by the golf club committee in which the house is located.
The Project Prioritises Social Life On The Ground Floor
The project unfolds over two levels. The ground floor is designed to prioritise social life and collective living. It houses the leisure and interaction areas, encouraging communal activity and informal gathering. The architectural layout promotes spatial continuity, extending the interior experience toward the garden and exterior terraces, thus fostering a fluid connection with the outdoors.
Upper Floor Accommodates More Introspective Bedrooms
In contrast, the upper level introduces a more introspective and private atmosphere. This floor accommodates the bedrooms and resting areas, designed to take advantage of the building’s height and to draw the landscape inward. Circulation paths and strategic openings allow for close engagement with the surrounding vegetation and panoramic views, bringing nature into the domestic realm.
Casa Malinalco Emphasises Leisure, Contemplation And Natural Integration
Altogether, Casa Malinalco proposes a contemporary architectural language that seeks to balance leisure and contemplation. Through sensory-rich experiences, shaped by visual frames, axial perspectives, and carefully orchestrated lighting, the project offers a response that is both attuned to its context and deeply connected to the lives of its inhabitants.
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