The family’s main priority was being able to live comfortably within their space and for
other people to feel welcomed, as entertaining is a central component of their
lifestyle. This required that Farca create a design that could accommodate
their varied social circle, provide ample seating, and reflect their relaxed
yet contemporary style.
To encourage the more modern spaces, Farca juxtaposed leather and silk with the
hardwood floors and marble surfaces that run throughout the home.
But this enormous city house was not simply another downtown high-rise. Located
in Virreyes, which Farca describes as one of the most exclusive neighborhoods
in the city, this home opens up to a nature preserve. So although the energy of
the city pulses through these walls, the tranquil setting creates a harmonious
balance.
Designer Ezequiel Farca created a design that could accommodate the family’s varied social circle, provide ample seating, and reflect their relaxed yet
contemporary style.
Farca blended these spaces and welcomed the natural elements indoors by using
certified local woods such as machiche, tzalam, and walnut hardwood floors. The
general color scheme also reflected the environment; he drew solely from the
Inspired Cultures color book that he created with paint company Comex and used
the neutral tones with purposeful names such as Intrinsic, Luminescent,
Cooperative, and Sensory Culture.
Although there are stunning architectural details around every stylish corner,
the truly impressive merging of elements is witnessed in the terrace.
Seamlessly joining the patio and interior, Farca added wood paneling to the
towering walls and ceiling of the glass-enclosed terrace and transformed a
previously unused area into a social gathering space. Here, the homeowners and
their guests can freely mingle between the indoors and out while being immersed
in nature and enjoying the sunset or calming breeze.
“The idea is to integrate spaces many times using the same materials in the
floors, making the spaces more open and fresh,” says Farca. “The integration with the outside is very important since the weather in Mexico
is very comfortable all year. The clients are very social and like to organize
gatherings with family and friends of many ages, so the separation of formality
and informality was not a requirement.”
The home expertly and unexpectedly incorporates the outdoors into a
sophisticated design that also includes every technology and functional space
that this family desired. The three-story home has several living areas, formal
dining area, pool, theater room, gym, and spa. In addition to being a fully
automated “smart” house, it was upgraded to be eco-friendly.
“It has its own water processing plant, solar panels for heating the water and
the pool, and solar-powered batteries, which reduce the consumption of the
electricity,” explains Farca.
With the unique location of this palatial home, Farca was able to create a
stylish retreat that truly reflects a contemporary yet relaxed city design
while appreciating nature in a completely functional space. “It was really a dream project,” says Farca. “When you have clients who let you work freely, the compromise with them becomes
more than work; you become part of their way of living.” That’s life in a Mexico City palace with all the modern conveniences and no need for
a flowered tea room.
