18 Awe-Inspiring Homes With Barrel-Vaulted Ceilings

Created by Mexico City–based architects Ambrosi | Etchegaray from recycled materials, this lush retreat was inspired by Italianate vaulted ceilings. A short path weaves through the unspoiled landscape, evoking ideas of ancient ruins as views of the structure disappear, then reappear again. With a tight construction schedule, the firm's solution included reusing burned bricks from a local art studio, Casa Wabi, to create the barrel-vaulted roofs. Inside, exposed brick adds depth to the rounded ceilings, while reed latticework encloses the roof to allow for easy circulation of fresh, warm air.