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An open centre, a private world.

Mexico City, Mexico2025
Courtyard No. 7 — An open centre, a private world.

Editorial reference photography for a fictional project. Images are illustrative, not documentation of the named location.

Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Year
2025
Status
Completed
Size
620 m²
Typology
Residential
Client
Private commission
Architecture
FORMA
Design team
Elena Varga / Samir El Mansouri

Making room within the city.

A long plot and close neighbours required a careful balance of openness and retreat. Three small courts bring daylight to the depth of the plan, separating the household’s shared spaces from bedrooms and a room for visiting family.

A connected ground floor.

Living, cooking and eating are arranged along one continuous ground plane. Sliding screens allow these activities to overlap or remain distinct. A sheltered stair looks into the central planting, making circulation part of daily life rather than leftover space.

Shared studio material board: stone, plaster, metal and timber samples
Studio material study / 01

Honest by nature.

Shared studio reference board. Final selections are project-specific.

Responsibility,
by design.

01

Climate before equipment

Shading and the depth of openings are considered before mechanical systems. Performance targets belong to the design brief; no measured energy savings are claimed.

02

Designed for a longer life

Accessible services and replaceable interior elements support future adaptation without replacing the primary structure.

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