MX House, a family home in Veracruz, Mexico, is distinctly modern in its design, which sets it apart from many of the surrounding homes in the neighborhood. Despite its modern appearance, though, the home is actually a cost-effective way for its residents to have property of their own, thanks to its efficient use of the space available.
MX House has two outdoor areas. The first is a small courtyard at the front of the house that serves as a parking area. The second is an interior courtyard in the middle of the home that gives its occupants a private space that's still connected to the environment.
On the interior, the home features a relatively staid and simple layout and decor.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Modernist Mexican Manses
- Designing modern homes that are cost-effective and efficient in space usage to provide residents a property of their own.
- Indoor Courtyards
- Incorporating interior courtyards in modern home designs to provide private spaces connected to the environment.
- Staid and Simple Decor
- Adopting simple and uncomplicated interior layouts and decor in modern home designs.
Where This Applies
- Real Estate
- Real estate industry could benefit from creating cost-effective and efficient modern homes.
- Architecture
- Architecture industry can adopt and incorporate interior courtyards and simplified decor for modern homes.
- Home Improvement
- Home improvement industry can market simple and minimalistic decor options for modern homeowners.
