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Travertine walls enclose Casa ZTG in Guadalajara by 1540 Arquitectura
Mexican studio 1540 Arquitectura has created an inward-facing home for an older couple that features tall, marble-clad facades with limited openings.
Casa ZTG is located in the metropolitan region of Guadalajara, within the western state of Jalisco. It was built in a private residential area with single-family dwellings.
An opening in the facade reveals a glimpse of a garden
Local office 1540 Arquitectura aimed to create a residence well-suited for its occupants – an older couple. The goal was to create a timeless and elegant atmosphere, both in form and in materials, that will reflect the personality and age of the owners, the firm told Dezeen.