Minimalist Box-Shaped Abodes

The Maruma House by Fernanda Canales is Open and Private

The Maruma House by Fernanda Canales Architects is located in a residential area in Mexico City. This beautiful home is 500 square-meters, and the project team consisted of Angela Vizcarra and Alberto Garcia.

The idea behind this house was to create an open concept home that was still private full of overlapping box shapes. On the ground level one can walk straight out to a massive and luscious garden, and each bedroom in the house walks out to a green terrace.

One of the most interesting aspects of the house is the staircase that has a beautiful wooden bookcase that runs from the ground to the top floor. This stunning box-shaped abode is perfect for any family that wants a private living experience full of wide-open spaces.

Open Concept Living
The trend of open concept living spaces creates opportunities for innovative home designs that provide privacy while maintaining a sense of openness.
Natural Integration
The trend towards integrating nature into home design opens up opportunities for creating seamless connections between indoor and outdoor spaces through the use of green terraces and gardens.
Functional Minimalism
The trend of minimalist design encourages the exploration of innovative, multi-functional spaces and furniture to maximize usable square footage in homes.

Where This Applies

Architecture
Architects can explore innovative design techniques to create box-shaped abodes that offer open but private living experiences.
Interior Design
Interior designers can incorporate natural elements and minimalist furniture solutions to create seamless and functional living spaces.
Landscaping
Landscapers can collaborate with architects to create beautiful and luscious gardens that seamlessly integrate with homes, providing a sense of tranquility and privacy.
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MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe
GENERATION
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  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
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Activity 81%
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