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“In a project, many think there is clarity from the beginning, but in this case, the client was changing his mind as the process advanced and was encouraged to experiment with different materials. It was a challenge and a great teamwork,” he told us Paulina Pesqueira of Central, in charge of the interior design of your partner’s house Andrés Escobar of AE Architects, who designed it.
With its concrete walls, the imposing house of 1085 m2 opens to the world to be seen. His construction, interior design and landscaping process took two years. “I feel very introspective to this house. On the outside it appears sober and when you enter, it generates a Surprise effect with its concrete walls and black volumes. Little by little it opens and is distributed in three different levels”, Paulina said.
“Something special was how we were looking for the pink tone of the house, the owner’s favorite color and that seeks to replicate in all his works. The pigmentation of the concrete was made especially for this project. Several tones were mixed until they reached the desired one.”
In the house there is a clear fusion of natural and local materials like the ceramic on the roof of the main entrance and las volcanic stones regional such as Colima enclosure and Jalisco’s red porphy In some of his flats, known for being used by Juan O’Gormanoutstanding painter and architect who defined modern Mexican architecture.
For the rest of the flatsThey chose oak and walnut wood, “Resistant to everything.” “We try to maintain the same tones, even in the legs of the chairs.”
“This project invited our suppliers to experiment and create. From the use of wood, floor and marbles. It was a fun and enriching experience. Our local production is proud and that is appreciated.”
This is the premise that guides Paulina Pesqueira and her team in each project, and her partner’s house was no exception. “We constantly seek that the spaces are not loaded, but neither minimalists.”
With more than 25 years of career and a clinical eye, Andrés Escobar has a large collection of furniture and antiques. Many of them were located in this new house. His wife, fanatic of sacred artcontributed with special pieces and that Paulina defined that they give that “mystical touch” to the house.
“In my decorations, I love to rescue what the client brings. They are those worn objects, those old paintings and family photos that give a rich and interesting feeling to a home. ”
“The spaces are calm, welcoming and do not really have so much. This is achieved by focusing and delicacy to the curatorship of objects. If we place a vase or a book, which contributes and is not simply to fill the space.”
“We are inspired by Luis Barragán’s house-study, which is why in almost all spaces, we place Custom white carpetsexcept for the Persians and Moroccans that Andrés already had. ”
As for curves That they travel the whole house, they were Decobar’s decision. “I think it was to challenge himself, because it is really difficult to strain those concrete walls and achieve that kind of angles.”.
In the center of the ground floorIt highlights one Spiral staircase. Right there, is the elevator. “Andrés likes to think of the future, in his late adulthood. In this house he projects a home for a lifetime, where he can receive his grandchildren and avoid the use of the stairs.”
For the RoomsPaulina and her team decided to create a standardized design, with Boutique hotel style. “We were in every detail. I love the Wool panels that we create, that help the Sound reduction And when you are there, it gives you the feeling of being in a ‘bubble of calm’, of feeling ‘wrapped’ by the warmth of the wool ”.
“We have a more masculine, sober and sophisticated style. The furniture we choose for each environment is timeless. This is a house that you can see again in 20 years and feel that it did not go out of style.”
The paper lamp of this environment was bought by Paulina on a family trip to Paris. “I am always in that unconscious search until I am traveling. Gervasoni And I brought it to me. That kind of thing is what I adore from my work as an interior designer. ”
For the cocinathey opted to give him a Artisanal imprint. They used Technological stones resistant to everything and made of natural minerals and high quality resins.
“The interesting thing about bathroom located on the ground floor is that it has a private garden, So if you open its two doors, it gives you the feeling that you are bathing outdoors. ”
“Andrés did not want the typical garden with grass, that is why we create to measure some Roads made of concrete white slabs and with wild nature. It was very important that the native species that were planted there, were easy to maintain, ”Paulina said in this sector designed by perimeter, landscapes of Andrés’ study.
“As an interior designer, it happens to me that, in the end, the one who always has the last decision is the client. So, sometimes I propose an idea and I do not know if it will be realized. In this case, we knew that we were going to be as we wanted and that excited us a lot as a team. It was very interesting what happened in this project because Andrés was the architect, but at the same time the client, and was in every detail. ”
