Ataraxia House
MEM Arquitectos
ARCHITECTS
Mem Arquitectos
ARCHITECTURE DESIGNERS
Mem Arquitectos
LEAD ARCHITECTS
Jorge Salgado, Erik Montejano
INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Mekza Estudio
LANDSCAPE CONSULTANTS
Entre Jardínes
TECHNICAL TEAM
Jorge Luis Salgado
DESIGN TEAM
Mauricio Calleja, Ian Vázquez, Azucena Vizuet
CONSTRUCTION
Mem Arquitectos
AREA
450 M²
YEAR
2024
LOCATION
Querétaro, Mexico
CATEGORY
Houses
Text description provided by architect.
For Greek philosophy, "Ataraxia" is synonymous with imperturbability. The vital objective of the Greeks was to achieve a state of mind that allowed them to live calmly, and thus they discarded any negative feelings that worried them and kept them from that spiritual goal.
Ataraxia seeks tranquility and inner serenity, peace of mind. The residence is located in Querétaro, Mexico, and has 450m2 of construction distributed over 2 levels.
On the ground floor, you are greeted at the entrance by a hall that distributes the house to different residence spaces. It has an elevator in which its doors are perfectly hidden between the details of the wooden wall.
The large kitchen with its a pantry area, laundry, and service room and connects directly to a terrace towards the garden.
The spacious dining room and the living room with a difference in level is a space that invites you to coexistence and is also connected to the garden. On the upper floor, we have the master bedroom with its large dressing room and full bathroom with sauna and 3 secondary bedrooms with dressing room and full bathroom.
The façade is covered with travertine marble, providing warmth and naturalness, creating a harmonious dialogue with the environment; with simple and elegant architectural lines.
The use of travertine marble gives it a smooth texture and timeless appeal.
Upon entering, the interiors reflect design elements that echo the wabi-sabi philosophy, with pieces that show their stories through small imperfections with neutral tones that contrast with marble and wooden floors, which provide warmth and connection with the nature of the garden.
landscaped, where there are native plants that require little maintenance. The spaces are large and open, with a fluid distribution.
All furniture was designed and assembled for this residence and evokes a sophisticated simplicity.
The rooms are cozy, with views of the landscape and furniture that respect the principle of simplicity and functionality.
Each detail of this house is designed to nourish the soul, providing tranquility, peace, and a sense of balance, making it a perfect refuge for those seeking well-being.
