Meztitla Modern

Settled at the base of a dramatic outcropping of prehistoric rock formations in an area called Meztitla (which means “place near the moon” in the Nahuatl language), this holiday home in Mexico lies on the outskirts of Tepoztlán and was created to showcase the extraordinary natural beauty of the site. Designed by Mexico City based firm EDAA, the architects devised an unusual structure that would open out to, as well as blend into the landscape through an innovative approach to indoor outdoor boundaries. Constructed of locally sourced lava stone, limestone and concrete, the low slung profile sits under the jungle canopy with a monolithic box form that juts through the tree tops.

Constructed over five hundred years ago by native Tepoztecos, the property features landscaped terraces beneath the craggy El Tepozteco mountains and beautiful native gardens. A stunning accompaniment to the landscape, this house is entirely at one with it’s surroundings.