What is it about this house that is Latin American in design? Not trying to be combative or snarky, I really don't know. I do love the living room - gorgeous space and views. And I'd take those chairs in a heartbeat!

I can't see it :-(

I could be wrong, but I think, like me, you may have travelled off the beaten track in Mexico during the 80s?

For years after my trip, I would look at real estate there. Not with any real thought of buying, but just to admire.

Wow, Lars, what a fabulous house! Contemporary Mexican architecture is a thing of great beauty, isn't it? I too became enamored of the country and her people years ago and briefly seriously toyed with the idea of selling it all here and relocating there. I could go with colonial or contemporary style, and be happily right at home in either.

I really like that. I have seen similar photos in Latin American areas, didn’t really tie it to the region till now. I love the fireplace, and the one-with-the-outdoors feel looking one direction, and the nestled-in-And-cozy in the other.

Love the house, nothing especially Latin American about it. But I do love it.

Like you, I love Mexico. We did build two spec houses in Mexico, Kind of contemporary casual houses.

We've sold most of our property there, just own land now.

I used to own lots of Mexican architectural books, can't remember what I did with them. I also love both the colonial and contemporary designs. I love the walled houses with huge courtyards behind that plain wall.

Go back soon, you will be glad you did.

I love it

I've never been to Mexico yet. I seriously want to go someday. To Mexico City and some other cities..I don't recall the names right now. I saw them on TV..))

We've been to Costa Rica.. Nicaragua (Granada and several pueblos)..I'm not sure whether islands count? We stayed in some boutique hotel in St Lucia-everything was made by local crafstmen and artisans, one of the most memorable places in terms of design I've been to.

Yes I'd gladly go there, and not once, if I'm fortunate to do so. I'd love to visit other countries too. I learned many new things there, and it's fascinating how architecture, design, colors inform of history etc

In Granada for example no one's allowed to change their older house's architecture-it's one of the oldest cities in Northern America so they try to keep it as intact as possible. (was numerously rebuilt as it was often left in ruins by pirates etc) So in order to have fun and to change, they have a custom of repainting their facades every year. Usually on New Year's. The colors are pretty vibrant. So one year one can say "My house is a green one to the left side on street such and such"-but next year, it's pink or yellow or blue..

That's a bit of OT, probably

Anyway, all that region is very interesting, and the more one sees and learns the more one wants to go there again.

That is very beautiful, and not something I would normally associate with Mexican architecture.

It's Latin American because it was designed in Latin America. Contemporary Latin American design is different from traditional Latin American design just as contemporary American design is different from traditional American design. I have found Latin American designers and architects to be extremely daring and innovative, but then I've spent a good deal of time there. In fact, I have done more travelling in Mexico than I have in the U.S.

The Rufino Tamayo Museum in Mexico City is another good example of contemporary Latin American architecture/design.

I'm no expert on contemporary Mexican/Latin American architecture, but I very much admire the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya in Mérida. It is one of my favourite museums in one of my favourite cities.

This thread made me pull up pics of one of Mexico's most iconic homes, that of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. That led me to this article, which is interesting:

https://www.iconichouses.org/news/latin-america-special-focus-on-mexico

And Luis Barragan is probably my favorite Latin architect. I don't know how anyone could see work such as this and fail to be moved.

https://www.dezeen.com/2018/04/30/opinion-aaron-betsky-luis-barragan-casa-barragan/

And speaking of Frida, her kitchen remains one of the most delightful things I've ever seen.

(Sorry for the slight highjack, Lars. This is just such a delicious topic!)

I've been to the Frida Kahla Museum in San Angel (neighborhood in Mexico City) as well as Diego Rivera's boyhood home in Guanjuato.

When I was getting my design degree, the architecture department had a lecture by a famous Mexican architect, but I cannot remember his name. He shows photos of a hotel in Manzanillo that he had designed - it was very colorful.

Here's a view of some modern buildings in Mexico City, and this is not downtown.

I did a Spanish immersion homestay in Guanajuato, fond memories of that city and my host family.

That house is gorgeous! It was built in the perfect spot with all of the trees. I have not been to Mexico in a long time. I went many many years ago to San Miguel de Allende and we stayed in a more traditional home. I love the architecture of the one you posted.

The modern look and openness reminds me of CA modern architecture. Very nice!