Max von Werz Architects renovates historic 1913 artist's townhouse in Mexico City
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Dan Howarth
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Summary
Max von Werz Architects has renovated Casa C, a historic 1913 townhouse in Mexico City's Roma Norte neighborhood, for artist José León Cerrillo. The project preserves the original architecture while revitalizing the space around a central atrium filled with light and plants. The renovation maintains the building's historic character while creating a serene, luminous living environment that serves as both a home and workspace for the artist.
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Max von Werz Architects worked with the owner of Casa C, artist José León Cerrillo, to thoughtfully renovate the 1913 building in the central Roma Norte neighbourhood.
At the base of Casa C's atrium, green
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