
Location | Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
Type | Single-Family Residence
Built Area | 1,453 sq ft
Status | Under Construction
Casa La Roca is conceived as an introspective residence, protected by tall perimeter walls that filter the surrounding environment and create an atmosphere of calm, shade, and privacy. The architecture responds directly to Yucatán’s warm climate through generous spaces, high ceilings, and volumes designed to promote cross ventilation and passive solar control.
At the center of the project, an interior courtyard serves as the climatic and spatial core of the house. This landscaped void regulates indoor temperatures by creating a natural microclimate that encourages continuous airflow, introduces controlled natural light, and establishes a permanent relationship between architecture, vegetation, and light. The presence of water and deep shade contributes to thermal comfort while reinforcing a serene and contemplative spatial experience.
A restrained material palette and a composition of pure volumes define a quiet architecture in which proportion, natural light, and the relationship between interior and exterior spaces shape the experience of living. Every space has been designed to respond both to the climatic conditions of the site and to a search for comfort, privacy, and permanence.



