Local design studio Omar Cegara Taller works with designer Renata de Miguel to create the Casa Cantellano, which is a brick home for residents to reside and age outside of Mexico City. It is resting on a corner lot located in Pachuca, Hidalgo, and is meant to honor the client's personality while providing a sense of comfort and mobility at home. There was the consideration of forming an accessible design throughout the space to meet residents' needs.
The design team explains the process to Dezeen, "By integrating accessible design elements and linking indoor and outdoor spaces through patios, the project aims to provide a dignified environment for aging." It continues, "By using local handmade materials for the facade and combining them with modern and transparent elements, the design achieves a harmonious combination of tradition and modernity."
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Personality-oriented Architecture
- An architectural approach that infuses design with the unique personality of residents, offering custom living spaces tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Accessible Design Integration
- Designing homes with accessibility in mind from the ground up, ensuring that residents of all ages and abilities can live comfortably and independently.
- Tradition-modernity Fusion
- Blending traditional materials with modern design elements to create harmonious living spaces that respect cultural heritage while embracing contemporary aesthetics.
Where This Applies
- Residential Construction
- The residential construction industry can adopt personalized architecture to meet the distinct needs of diverse clients, enhancing their living experience.
- Interior Design
- Interior design firms have the opportunity to incorporate accessible features seamlessly into their projects, making homes adaptable for an aging population.
- Building Materials
- Manufacturers in the building materials industry can promote products that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, appealing to both nostalgic and forward-thinking consumers.
