Barde vanVoltt Designs Brutalist-Inspired Penthouse in Mexico City
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Dan Howarth
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Summary
Dutch design studio Barde vanVoltt collaborated with local architect José Muniz to design a two-level penthouse in Mexico City for a creative couple. The 300-square-metre penthouse features a brutalist-inspired design with textured stucco walls, stainless steel panels, sculptural stone elements, and an H-shaped layout around two lightwells. The design emphasizes raw materials, natural light, and a sanctuary-like atmosphere with custom furniture and minimalist aesthetics.
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Barde vanVoltt collaborated with local architect and contractor José Muniz to complete the 300-square-metre penthouse, which is owned by a creative couple.
The penthouse is laid out in an H shape around two lightwells, creating a central courtyard effect that brings natural light into the interior spaces.
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