In the heart of Oaxaca’s Historic Center, behind a five-meter-high antique facade, stands Casa Nayaá, the new residence designed by RootStudio. It integrates restoration, contemporary design, and local crafts to redefine the domestic experience within a heritage context.
Conceived over more than two years and commissioned by an Oaxacan family, the project embraces an intimate scale and understated hospitality: seven unique bedrooms, open common areas, and a rooftop terrace offering views of the Ethnobotanical Garden and the domes of Santo Domingo.
Its name, Nayaá, meaning “green” in Zapotec, expresses the project’s commitment to engaging with its surroundings and embracing the light and climate of the Valley.
RootStudio articulates architecture, interior design, and local craftsmanship in a unified approach, prioritizing locally sourced materials, collaboration with local workshops, and passive climate control strategies. The spatial design prioritizes serenity with strategically placed openings, generous ceiling heights, cross ventilation, and a precise handling of natural light that define the overall atmosphere.
The discreet and understated entrance leads to a semi-covered patio that serves as the heart of the home. From there, the living and dining rooms unfold onto patios and terraces, blurring the boundaries between interior and exterior.
The custom-designed, built-in furniture avoids the superfluous with an appealing visual appeal.
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