Tropical trees and vegetation inspire the U-shaped design of this 342 square metre home in Colima, Mexico, designed by Di Frenna Arquitectos. A rapid growing Papelillo tree in the middle of the build site demanded an internal courtyard for the home, which became an inside-outside family environment that connects the wings of the build layout. […]

Tropical trees and vegetation inspire the U-shaped design of this 342 square metre home in Colima, Mexico, designed by Di Frenna Arquitectos. A rapid growing Papelillo tree in the middle of the build site demanded an internal courtyard for the home, which became an inside-outside family environment that connects the wings of the build layout. Decorative lattice blocks on the exterior of the home screen the sunlight and shape the shadows on the inside. Within its walls, Casa la Blanca is a crisply chic modern space that breathes with cool white expanses and natural wood tone beats, which evoke a high-end yet simple and welcoming vibe.
The white modern home exterior is decoratively perforated with sections of lattice blocks, as though it were linen, panelled with strips of lace. These hand-molded concrete blocks are one of the typical Mexican lattices that has been widely used for decades within the cities and coast of Colima. It is used to protect homes from the intensely warm climate, and to provide privacy and security.

Whilst the lattice screening lays delicately in white walls by day, by night the decorative screen push...