A beachside retreat in Puerto Escondido, Mexico, Kani-Ini House features a series of fragmented volumes that blend gently into the coastal landscape. Designed by TAC Taller Alberto Calleja, the home embraces raw materials, open social spaces, and a central water courtyard to create a quiet, respectful dialogue between architecture and nature.
Architect: TAC Taller Alberto Calleja
Location: El Vigía, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Area: 1340 sqm
Year: 2024
Photography: Cesar Belio
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