Nestled in Malinalco, in the State of Mexico, the Casa Mague project began with a small house built in the 1970s next to an important Aztec archaeological site, near the mountains, and in the heart of the historic town. An ideal location surrounded by trees, which the owners wished to enhance. Designed by the MCxA Group studio, this villa is an experience punctuated by sensual textures and diverse spaces punctuated by patios and trees. The trees' roots and branches were carefully considered in the design, through the creation of specific volumes to avoid damaging them. This respect for nature is complemented by the emergence of labyrinthine spaces, whose perception shifts with the changing light throughout the day and year. Keen to link Casa Mague to local heritage, the architects have scattered symbolic quotations referring to the archaeological area and the Mesoamerican worldview, while using natural materials such as wood and stone to express the mystique of the place.
