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  Project Title

  Isla Real

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  Winning Firm
  
  

  Branco Estudio

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  Lead Designer
  
  

  Rodrigo Sotelo

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  Awarded
  
  WINNER, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, Residential Single

• Project Location
  Mexico City, Mexico
• Project Status
  Completed
• Completion Date
  May, 2024
• Client
  N/a
• General Contractor
  N/a
• Photographer credit
  Rafael Gamo


• Architectural Firm
   
• Architect Firm / Studio Name
  Branco Estudio
• Lead Architect(s)
  Rodrigo Sotelo
• About Firm
  Branco Estudio, founded in 2017 by Rodrigo Sotelo Cauduro, merges architecture, interior design, and art to create functional, aesthetic spaces. Their work spans comprehensive design, art curation, custom furniture, and construction, with residential, commercial, and restoration projects in Mexico and the U.S. Known for a timeless style, Branco Arte, led by Marcela Cauduro, enhances spaces with curated artworks, delivering a complete, personalized experience where art and architecture intertwine

This residential project presents a singular volume but is divided into two independent programs: one for a family of four and another for the grandmother. Access is through a staircase leading to a central courtyard, connecting both units. Inspired by Louis Kahn’s Salk Institute, the design integrates public and private areas with terraces descending towards a golf course. Sustainability measures include rainwater collection and solar readiness. The timeless design blends natural materials, custom furniture, and artwork, ensuring functionality, elegance, and harmony with the environment.