{"id":23003,"date":"2023-08-07T13:00:49","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T19:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/?p=23003"},"modified":"2023-08-07T10:14:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T16:14:00","slug":"casona-los-cedros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/en\/interventions\/casona-los-cedros\/","title":{"rendered":"Casona los Cedros"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learn about the revitalization of Casona los Cedros<\/strong>, a former colonial building converted into an intimate luxury destination located in the heart of Espita, Yucat\u00e1n, by Laura Lecu\u00e9 and Alan Montfort.<\/em>
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The Cedros Boutique Hotel<\/a> is a new and intimate luxury destination located in the heart of Yucatan<\/a><\/strong> in the town of Espita. Guests can enjoy traditional architecture through the renovation of an old colonial building<\/strong>, but also more contemporary architecture<\/strong> with the creation of eight rooms, an infinity pool, and a restaurant set in a tropical garden.<\/p>\n

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Lianas
Photography: Alonso Velarde.<\/p><\/div>\n

We use traditional materials and techniques<\/strong> for the renovation of the old part. Stone, natural fiber, pixoy, chukum, certified wood and lime, make up the palette of materials.<\/p>\n

Also used in new construction, these materials create an aesthetic dialogue between the old and the contemporary<\/strong>. The project fits harmoniously in the town of Espita thanks to local crafts<\/a> and quality materials. The builders and carpenters relied on traditional and environmentally friendly techniques<\/strong>, in particular through the use of local and natural materials.<\/p>\n

Local crafts are at the center of the project:<\/strong> the vine lamps are woven by Mango, a resident of Espita; the restaurant’s dishes come from the workshop of one of the last potters in the region; the embroidered textiles are made in Espita by Martha and the furniture was made by the village carpenters. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Restaurante Casona.
Photography: Alonso Velarde.<\/p><\/div>\n

The old house, located on the corner of the street, was originally the home of a family from Espita<\/strong>, then became a popular canteen, which had been abandoned for more than 30 years, so it was in very poor condition. The two main volumes, in front of the house, no longer had a roof, which damaged the carpentry and part of the interior stucco.<\/p>\n

The first step consisted of removing all the cement elements<\/strong> that had been added over the years to clean up the building<\/strong>. New ones were added to the existing finishes, based on lime and chukum; new cedar wood windows were manufactured and installed; and a cement mosaic floor, typical of M\u00e9rida, to add a touch of color to the natural tones of the building.<\/p>\n

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Casona los Cedros.
Photography: Alonso Velarde.<\/p><\/div>\n

The garden<\/strong>, which had also been abandoned for years, was filled with trees and vegetation<\/strong>. The architectural project of the new buildings consisted of integrating around the trees without having to cut them.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vegetation and its tall trees are an integral part of the project, and each built element surrounds and enhances the vegetation. <\/strong>The visual barriers, to create intimacy between the rooms, are created by the vegetation.<\/p>\n

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Natural corridor.
Photography: Alonso Velarde.<\/p><\/div>\n

The rooms have a large bay that overlooks the exterior, the greenery, and each bathroom has its own patio to offer a light well and a touch of greenery.<\/strong> As for the infinity pool, it is located in the center of the project, from the entrance is visible, in the perspective of the gate.<\/p>\n

The pool is surrounded by trees<\/strong> and at night the branches are reflected in the mirror of water, blurring the line between reality and reflection.<\/p>\n

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Overhead infinity pool.
Photography: Alonso Velarde.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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