Casa Mavra: Black Concrete Home in Mexico by Taller Alberto Calleja
By
Jon Astbury
Baker's choice. Dense with flavour, light on filler.
Summary
Casa Mavra is a 1,300-square-meter black concrete home in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, designed by Taller Alberto Calleja (TAC). The angular, low-lying structure features black-pigmented concrete volumes punctuated by small tree-filled patios that bring nature into the interior spaces. The design creates a 'strong and monolithic' appearance while maintaining a connection to the surrounding dense woodland through strategic openings and courtyards.
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Named Casa Mavra, referencing the Greek word for black, the 1,300-square-metre home sits surrounded by dense woodland in the town of Valle de Bravo
Taller Alberto Calleja (TAC) crafted the home's low-lying form with black-pigmented concrete
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