Located off paved roads, across a river, and up a mountain, Pablo Pérez Palacios’s cabin in the Mexican wilderness has a rooftop terrace designed for entertaining.
The original brise-soleil on the front facade was kept but repaired.
"It's not close to highways,
The sleeping cabin perches on a rocky rise near the Floating House; Meredith imagines these two as a start of a string of buildings that will wrap around the island.
The home is currently being rented out to recoup some building costs, and the owners are considering a permanent move after their daughter leaves for college.
A wooden staircase with built-in cabinetry connects to
The historic home is dressed in a neutral palette of cement, wood, and glass.
The home’s eaves—over eight feet long—allow the garden doors to be kept fully open without rain blowing inside, barring a severe storm. The deep eaves also provide solar protection to the interior.
The new kitchen-and-dining area connects to the living area and the rear yard.
The Anza Airstream was designed to feel more open than other trailers, with little upper cabinetry.
The brick-and-glass residence accommodates limited mobility with a lift between levels and seamless thresholds between indoors and out.
The bathroom's shower is wheelchair accessible, if needed.