Photography: courtesy of Fantastic Frank
A remarkable architectural marvel, Casa Gruta in Valladolid boasts a barrel-vaulted concrete ceiling that elegantly spans its main living areas. Designed by architects Salvador Román Hernández and Adela Mortera Villarreal, this 254-square-meter home draws inspiration from the caves, grottos, and cenotes of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. The house takes a non-traditional approach, connecting a series of courtyards and enclosed spaces through intriguing passages.
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Highlighting the entrance is an impressive álamo tree, leading into an open-air chamber with a reflective pool that mirrors the serene surroundings. The design thoughtfully incorporates existing vegetation, like the flamboyán tree in the principal bedroom’s private courtyard. The guest bedroom also enjoys a separate patio complete with an outdoor shower.
Central to the home, the kitchen, dining, and living areas share a single, expansive barrel-vaulted concrete space adjacent to the pool. A striking cylindrical staircase ascends through the structure, reaching the roof terrace. Completed with grey-green pigmented concrete, the interior also features cedar and gold-toned accents that add warmth and sophistication.
Sitting on a 415-square-meter plot, Casa Gruta includes three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. It is currently listed with Fantastic Frank for MXN 14 million.
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Source: thespaces.com
Frequently asked questions
What is unique about Casa Gruta’s architecture?
Casa Gruta in Valladolid features a barrel-vaulted concrete ceiling that elegantly spans its main living areas and connects a series of courtyards and enclosed spaces through intriguing passages. The design draws inspiration from the caves, grottos, and cenotes of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula and incorporates existing vegetation thoughtfully.
What are some features of Casa Gruta?
Casa Gruta includes an impressive álamo tree at the entrance, an open-air chamber with a reflective pool, a flamboyán tree in the principal bedroom’s private courtyard, and a guest bedroom with a separate patio and outdoor shower. It also features a central barrel-vaulted concrete space for the kitchen, dining, and living areas, complemented by a cylindrical staircase and grey-green pigmented concrete with cedar and gold-toned accents.
How large is Casa Gruta and its plot?
Casa Gruta is a 254-square-meter home situated on a 415-square-meter plot. It includes three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.