Juriquilla House
JURIQUILLA HOUSE
Estudio Mero
ARCHITECTS
Estudio Mero
ARCHITECTS IN CHARGE
Horacio Gutiérrez Merediz, Rodrigo Degetau Vom Hovel
TEAM
Diego Alpizar, María Degetau
PURCHASING COORDINATION
Rodrigo Degetau
MANUFACTURERS
Canto Artesanos, David Pompa, RADALK, Rokam, Studio Roca, Taracea
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Lucía Valerio
PHOTOGRAPHS
Dane Alonso
AREA
350 m²
YEAR
2024
LOCATION
Mexico City, Mexico
CATEGORY
Houses, Sustainability
English description provided by the architects.
In the middle of the quiet landscape north of Querétaro, Casa Juriquilla emerges as a home that materializes Mexico's rich cultural heritage through a contemporary and proactive lens.
Designed by Estudio Mero, the structure is rigorously organized around a central courtyard, a vital core where endemic vegetation and the warmth of daily life converge.
With an area of 3,767 square feet (350 m²) distributed across two levels, the terracotta-toned walls of Casa Juriquilla embrace the essence of the semi-desert surroundings.
Located in a cozy gated community characterized by white houses, the residence opts for a distinct material dialogue that respectfully adapts to the site's topography; thus, its split levels organically adjust to the natural slope of the Querétaro steppe.
Inside, large windows flood the social areas with natural light and frame the courtyard, allowing the sky to become part of the home's visual language.
This outdoor space, accessed through a system of sliding aluminum panels with clear glass, serves as a meeting point that fosters cross-ventilation, naturally regulating the temperature throughout the home.
Stairs clad in ochre stone lead to the upper floor, where the primary bedroom is situated as a private sanctuary. The architectural program also integrates a private study and a terrace with a den room, a privileged viewpoint for admiring the garden and the pool.
The furniture, featuring Mexican design, blends with the elegance of the architecture to create an atmosphere of serenity.
The clay color of the exposed brick creates a tactile dialogue with the region's artisanal production, while the use of passive technologies — such as rainwater harvesting systems and photovoltaic panels — reaffirms a commitment to sustainability. Every detail in Juriquilla evokes a profound harmony between modern habitability and nature.
