{"id":2311,"date":"2026-06-01T00:29:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T06:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/?page_id=2311"},"modified":"2026-06-01T00:29:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T06:29:53","slug":"casa-de-las-terrazas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/en\/proyectos\/casa-de-las-terrazas\/","title":{"rendered":"House of Terraces"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-hero alignfull stk-block-hero stk-block stk-65b8399 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"65b8399\"><style>.stk-65b8399-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-65b8399 {margin-top:-50px !important;}.stk-65b8399-container{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #25282A) !important;}.stk-65b8399-container:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #25282A) !important;}.stk-65b8399 .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:250px !important;align-items:center !important;display:flex !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-hero__content stk-content-align stk-65b8399-column alignfull stk-container stk-65b8399-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk--column-flex stk-65b8399-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-c509b83\" id=\"casa-de-las-terrazas\" data-block-id=\"c509b83\"><style>.stk-c509b83 .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-6, #ffffff) !important;}<\/style><h1 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color\">House of Terraces<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-9b682ae\" data-block-id=\"9b682ae\"><style>.stk-9b682ae .stk-block-subtitle__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-6, #ffffff) !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle has-text-color\">A renovated home designed around light, vegetation, and the rhythms of everyday life.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image alignfull stk-block-image stk-block stk-f0b696d\" data-block-id=\"f0b696d\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2315\" src=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-13.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" alt=\"Casa de las Terrazas. Vista de la fachada principal. By Ethelett.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-13.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-13-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-13-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-13-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-13-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-13-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-c5672ee\" data-block-id=\"c5672ee\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-c5672ee-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c7ffb9a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c7ffb9a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c7ffb9a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c7ffb9a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c7ffb9a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-f52fb47\" data-block-id=\"f52fb47\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2318\" src=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-Existente-01.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Casa existente.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-Existente-01.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-Existente-01-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-Existente-01-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-Existente-01-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-Existente-01-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-85dbf9e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"85dbf9e\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-85dbf9e {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-85dbf9e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-85dbf9e-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-410326a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"410326a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-410326a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(30.000000000000007% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-410326a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-410326a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6f4d28f\" id=\"una-casa-existente-como-punto-de-partida\" data-block-id=\"6f4d28f\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">An Existing House as a Starting Point<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3279b98\" data-block-id=\"3279b98\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">House of Terraces is the renovation and expansion of a home originally built in the 1960s in Mexico City. Located in a predominantly single-family residential neighborhood, the original house reflected many of the defining principles of modernist architecture of its time: clear geometry, rational organization, horizontal windows, and an emphasis on efficiency that reduced room sizes and ceiling heights to what was considered minimally sufficient.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-e16edae\" data-block-id=\"e16edae\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">As is often the case with houses from that period, the building retained many valuable qualities. Its structure was in good condition, it enjoyed a direct relationship with the outdoors through a front yard and a generous rear garden, and it possessed a constructive logic that suggested new possibilities. At the same time, it reflected the limitations of a way of living that has evolved over the decades. Social spaces felt undersized for contemporary life, the kitchen remained separated from the rest of the house, and much of the property's potential remained untapped.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-abafcdf\" data-block-id=\"abafcdf\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The intervention began with a simple question: how can an existing house be transformed to support a contemporary way of living without losing what makes it valuable?<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-379b889\" data-block-id=\"379b889\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The answer was not to erase its history or impose an entirely different architecture upon it. Instead, the project sought to build upon what already existed, understanding both its strengths and limitations and using them as the foundation for a new living experience.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-f0910fd\" data-block-id=\"f0910fd\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">More than a replacement, the project is an evolution. A transformation that preserves resources, takes advantage of existing structures, and demonstrates that the best architecture is not always about starting from scratch, but about discovering the hidden potential within what is already there.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-f69f8de\" data-block-id=\"f69f8de\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-f69f8de-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5735d5e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5735d5e\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-5735d5e {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5735d5e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5735d5e-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-85231aa\" data-block-id=\"85231aa\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2322\" src=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-02.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Casa de las Terrazas. Vista lateral de la fachada principal. By Ethelett.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-02.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-02-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-02-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-02-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-02-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f1bce36\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f1bce36\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-f1bce36 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f1bce36-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f1bce36-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-449b42e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"449b42e\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-449b42e {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(30.000000000000007% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-449b42e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-449b42e-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4810b69\" id=\"remodelar-como-una-decision-responsable\" data-block-id=\"4810b69\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Renovation as a Responsible Decision<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c766b1d\" data-block-id=\"c766b1d\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">At a time when construction is often associated with replacement, renovation represents a different approach. It recognizes the value of what already exists and understands that architecture can also consist of adapting, improving, and transforming.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-7999c1f\" data-block-id=\"7999c1f\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">From an environmental perspective, preserving an existing structure avoids a significant amount of waste and reduces the consumption of materials that would be required for demolition and new construction. Every wall, slab, and structural element that remains in place represents resources that continue to serve a purpose.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c3bf579\" data-block-id=\"c3bf579\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">From an economic perspective, renovation allows investment to be directed toward the aspects that genuinely improve quality of life. Rather than rebuilding what already works, resources can be focused on expanding spaces, improving comfort, incorporating durable materials, and creating new opportunities for daily living.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-0d20268\" data-block-id=\"0d20268\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">House of Terraces is rooted in this perspective. The project understands sustainability not as a collection of technological devices, but as an intelligent way of making the most of what already exists, extending its lifespan and allowing it to continue contributing to the city.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-002b038\" data-block-id=\"002b038\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-002b038-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-33c7223\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"33c7223\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-33c7223 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-33c7223-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-33c7223-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-db4acc1\" data-block-id=\"db4acc1\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2324\" src=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-04.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Casa de las Terrazas. Vista de la terraza de planta baja desde el comedor. By Ethelett.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-04.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-04-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-04-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-04-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-04-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-554364c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"554364c\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-554364c {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-554364c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-554364c-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e3276a4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e3276a4\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e3276a4 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(30.000000000000007% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e3276a4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e3276a4-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-83ac694\" id=\"una-nueva-forma-de-habitar-los-espacios-sociales\" data-block-id=\"83ac694\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">A New Way of Living in Shared Spaces<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-5301734\" data-block-id=\"5301734\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">One of the project's primary objectives was to enlarge the areas where everyday family life takes place.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-1ad98bc\" data-block-id=\"1ad98bc\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The original house followed a layout in which each room was clearly separated and dimensions reflected standards very different from those of today. As lifestyles evolve, so do the needs of those who inhabit a home.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-fe4e8b7\" data-block-id=\"fe4e8b7\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">To respond to these changing requirements, the house was extended one meter toward the rear garden. While the addition may appear modest in numerical terms, its spatial impact is significant.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-721b50a\" data-block-id=\"721b50a\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The living and dining areas gained new proportions that allow greater flexibility in everyday use. Circulation became more comfortable, views expanded, and the connection with the garden intensified.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8529a38\" data-block-id=\"8529a38\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The primary and secondary bedrooms also benefited from the extension. Both gained additional space and a stronger relationship with the outdoors, creating rooms that feel more comfortable and adaptable to different ways of living.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-68f55f3\" data-block-id=\"68f55f3\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The project demonstrates how a relatively contained intervention can profoundly transform the daily experience of a home.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a958f60\" data-block-id=\"a958f60\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a958f60-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c967d99\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c967d99\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c967d99 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c967d99-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c967d99-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-65c948c\" data-block-id=\"65c948c\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2325\" src=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-05.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Casa de las Terrazas. Vista de la cocina, sala, comedor desde la terraza de planta baja. By Ethelett.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-05.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-05-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-05-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-05-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-05-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-91cef6e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"91cef6e\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-91cef6e {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-91cef6e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-91cef6e-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-74894a5\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"74894a5\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-74894a5 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(30.000000000000007% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-74894a5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-74894a5-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-58f157a\" id=\"la-cocina-como-centro-de-convivencia\" data-block-id=\"58f157a\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">The Kitchen as a Social Hub<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-fe407c1\" data-block-id=\"fe407c1\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">For decades, many homes were designed around the idea that cooking should remain separate from the rest of domestic life. Kitchens became enclosed spaces hidden behind walls and doors.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-a3bb1b9\" data-block-id=\"a3bb1b9\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Today, we understand the home differently.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-32709a8\" data-block-id=\"32709a8\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Cooking is a social activity. It is a moment for conversation, interaction, and participation in everyday life. For this reason, one of the most important changes introduced by the project was the integration of the kitchen with the main living area.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-802b897\" data-block-id=\"802b897\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Removing the existing physical barriers allows the kitchen, dining room, and living room to become part of a single spatial experience. Light moves more freely through the house, views extend across the floor plan, and relationships between occupants become more fluid.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-fbe8aaa\" data-block-id=\"fbe8aaa\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">This integration does more than alter the layout of the house. It transforms the way it is lived.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ec4c956\" data-block-id=\"ec4c956\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Activities no longer take place in isolated compartments but become part of a shared experience, creating a home that is more open, flexible, and aligned with contemporary lifestyles.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ddc5f57\" data-block-id=\"ddc5f57\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ddc5f57-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-184f693\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"184f693\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-184f693 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-184f693-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-184f693-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-7eda099\" data-block-id=\"7eda099\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2327\" src=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-12.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Casa de las Terrazas. Vista del ba\u00f1o principal. By Ethelett.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-12.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-12-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-12-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-12-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-12-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b6d11a7\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b6d11a7\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-b6d11a7 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b6d11a7-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b6d11a7-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-21f1c53\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"21f1c53\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-21f1c53 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(30.000000000000007% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-21f1c53-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-21f1c53-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5531b3d\" id=\"un-bano-compartido-pensado-para-el-dia-a-dia\" data-block-id=\"5531b3d\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">A Shared Bathroom Designed for Everyday Life<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3b64a42\" data-block-id=\"3b64a42\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The expansion of the house also provided an opportunity to rethink the organization of its private spaces.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-195ba68\" data-block-id=\"195ba68\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Between the two main bedrooms was a bathroom accessed from a small shared landing. This arrangement effectively turned it into a general-use bathroom for the entire floor.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6ca38ff\" data-block-id=\"6ca38ff\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The new proposal takes advantage of the house extension to completely transform this condition.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-17f7479\" data-block-id=\"17f7479\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The bathroom was enlarged and reconfigured as a space shared exclusively by the two bedrooms. This decision improves privacy, optimizes daily circulation, and enhances overall comfort.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-f41e8de\" data-block-id=\"f41e8de\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Beyond functionality, the project understands these spaces as an important part of everyday living. The additional area allows for improved natural light, ventilation, and storage, elevating the quality of a space used every day.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-86cb357\" data-block-id=\"86cb357\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-86cb357-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-7e93c8a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7e93c8a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-7e93c8a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-7e93c8a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7e93c8a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-af5a2f0\" data-block-id=\"af5a2f0\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2328\" src=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-08.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Casa de las Terrazas. Vista de la terraza del tercer nivel. By Ethelett.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-08.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-08-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-08-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-08-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-08-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9e6a241\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9e6a241\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-9e6a241 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9e6a241-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9e6a241-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-38dce07\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"38dce07\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-38dce07 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(30.000000000000007% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-38dce07-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-38dce07-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-cc116cb\" id=\"dos-terrazas-para-una-vida-mas-cercana-al-exterior\" data-block-id=\"cc116cb\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Two Terraces for a Life Closer to the Outdoors<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-42c74d0\" data-block-id=\"42c74d0\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The project's name originates from one of its defining characteristics: the creation of two outdoor spaces that expand the possibilities of living within the home.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-a84731f\" data-block-id=\"a84731f\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The first terrace emerges at ground level as a result of integrating the living and dining areas with the rear garden.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6bfbdb5\" data-block-id=\"6bfbdb5\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">A large sliding glass opening allows the boundary between inside and outside to virtually disappear when fully open. The garden is no longer something viewed from within the house; it becomes a natural extension of the social spaces.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-925db8e\" data-block-id=\"925db8e\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Family gatherings, informal meals, reading, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon can take place seamlessly between both environments.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ef9f1c9\" data-block-id=\"ef9f1c9\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The second terrace occupies the new third level and represents one of the project's most significant transformations.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-55cc660\" data-block-id=\"55cc660\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Rather than serving as a secondary outdoor area, it is conceived as an open-air room beneath the sky. A protected, shaded, and naturally ventilated space that can be enjoyed throughout much of the year.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d566f3c\" data-block-id=\"d566f3c\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">While the first terrace connects daily life with the garden, the second offers a different experience: a broader relationship with the horizon, vegetation, and the changing conditions of the city.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-71c0084\" data-block-id=\"71c0084\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-71c0084-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9bb64fd\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9bb64fd\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-9bb64fd {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9bb64fd-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9bb64fd-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-9dc2d82\" data-block-id=\"9dc2d82\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2329\" src=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-07.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Casa de las Terrazas. Vista de la terraza de planta baja desde la sala. By Ethelett.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-07.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-07-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-07-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-07-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-07-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0477fb2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0477fb2\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-0477fb2 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0477fb2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0477fb2-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1771774\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1771774\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1771774 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(30.000000000000007% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1771774-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1771774-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-8311ad8\" id=\"la-vegetacion-como-material-arquitectonico\" data-block-id=\"8311ad8\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Vegetation as an Architectural Material<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8ec0c1e\" data-block-id=\"8ec0c1e\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Vegetation was never considered a decorative element to be added at the end of the design process. From the beginning, it formed part of the project's spatial strategy.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8432a7e\" data-block-id=\"8432a7e\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The original rear yard was a hard, largely featureless space with limited capacity to enrich everyday life. The intervention sought to transform this condition through the introduction of vegetation that surrounds and accompanies the living spaces.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3133bf7\" data-block-id=\"3133bf7\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">By becoming visually integrated with the living and dining areas, the garden becomes a permanent component of the interior experience. Views change with the seasons, light filters through leaves and branches, and living elements introduce a sensory dimension that cannot be achieved through construction materials alone.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d41a19d\" data-block-id=\"d41a19d\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">On the upper terrace, vegetation takes on an even more prominent role. A series of planters defines the edges of the space and creates its own atmosphere.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3b2f4a9\" data-block-id=\"3b2f4a9\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Although the terrace remains open to its surroundings, the presence of plants creates a sense of refuge. The intention is not to isolate the space from the city but to create a gentler transition between architecture and its environment.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-fb1e7c4\" data-block-id=\"fb1e7c4\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Vegetation thus becomes another building material, as important to the project as wood, concrete, or white finishes.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-3e43645\" data-block-id=\"3e43645\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-3e43645-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-caefd95\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"caefd95\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-caefd95 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-caefd95-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-caefd95-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-aa38bf9\" data-block-id=\"aa38bf9\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2330\" src=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-03.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Casa de las Terrazas. Vista lateral de la fachada principal. By Ethelett.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-03.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-03-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-03-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-03-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-03-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e743bde\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e743bde\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e743bde {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e743bde-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e743bde-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-31bbf9c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"31bbf9c\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-31bbf9c {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(30.000000000000007% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-31bbf9c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-31bbf9c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d0a829f\" id=\"ventanas-verticales-y-una-nueva-relacion-con-el-paisaje\" data-block-id=\"d0a829f\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Vertical Windows and a New Relationship with the Landscape<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-25dcc3b\" data-block-id=\"25dcc3b\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Another fundamental transformation involved replacing many of the original horizontal windows with vertically proportioned openings.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-efdd23f\" data-block-id=\"efdd23f\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">This decision responds to both functional and experiential considerations.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-a3839df\" data-block-id=\"a3839df\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Vertical windows allow occupants to perceive a broader range of the surrounding environment. They frame the ground, nearby vegetation, neighboring buildings, and the sky simultaneously, creating a more complete relationship with the landscape.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b62e32a\" data-block-id=\"b62e32a\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">They also transform the perception of interior space.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-5b7688c\" data-block-id=\"5b7688c\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">When opened, they create a sense of proximity to the outdoors that resembles the experience of standing on a balcony. Occupants feel more connected to the exterior and more engaged with what lies beyond the walls of the house.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b4ed37d\" data-block-id=\"b4ed37d\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">This condition is especially valuable in a dense urban setting, where every opportunity to establish a stronger relationship with the outdoors enriches everyday life.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-be9f9d0\" data-block-id=\"be9f9d0\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-be9f9d0-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f00546a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f00546a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-f00546a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f00546a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f00546a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-932b7f9\" data-block-id=\"932b7f9\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2331\" src=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-01.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Casa de las Terrazas. Vista frontal de la fachada principal. By Ethelett.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-01.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-01-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-01-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-01-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-01-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d3b8612\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d3b8612\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d3b8612 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d3b8612-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d3b8612-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e80a35a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e80a35a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e80a35a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(30.000000000000007% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e80a35a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e80a35a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2820411\" id=\"una-casa-mas-confortable-frente-al-clima\" data-block-id=\"2820411\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">A More Comfortable Home in Response to Climate<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c9eb506\" data-block-id=\"c9eb506\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Beyond transforming spaces and improving their connection to the outdoors, the project also addressed the site's specific environmental conditions.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-41fcc8a\" data-block-id=\"41fcc8a\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The original house presented several factors that encouraged heat gain. Its main fa\u00e7ade faces west, interior ceiling heights are relatively low, and the concrete roof receives direct solar radiation for much of the day.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-fdac48f\" data-block-id=\"fdac48f\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The strategy for improving comfort was developed through a series of complementary interventions.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-13d975d\" data-block-id=\"13d975d\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Some west-facing windows were removed to reduce direct solar exposure. In situations where this was not possible, exterior shading elements were introduced to block the afternoon sun while preserving ventilation and views.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4231260\" data-block-id=\"4231260\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The new upper terrace also plays a crucial role. Its roof functions as a secondary protective layer that shields the existing slab from direct solar radiation.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-a1127e7\" data-block-id=\"a1127e7\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The ventilated air space created between both surfaces significantly reduces heat transfer into the rooms below. The result is a more comfortable home with reduced dependence on mechanical cooling.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-6b5af24\" data-block-id=\"6b5af24\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-6b5af24-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-69a855b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"69a855b\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-69a855b {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-69a855b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-69a855b-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-03d3de8\" data-block-id=\"03d3de8\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2333\" src=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-10.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Casa de las Terrazas. Vista de la terraza del tercer nivel. By Ethelett.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-10.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-10-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-10-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-10-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8ed8a1c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8ed8a1c\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-8ed8a1c {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8ed8a1c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8ed8a1c-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6c36b4d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6c36b4d\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6c36b4d {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(30.000000000000007% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6c36b4d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6c36b4d-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ff1c088\" id=\"la-experiencia-espacial-de-la-terraza-superior\" data-block-id=\"ff1c088\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">The Spatial Experience of the Upper Terrace<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-73cc052\" data-block-id=\"73cc052\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">If there is one place where the project's central ideas converge, it is the third-level terrace.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-adfca97\" data-block-id=\"adfca97\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Unlike the original floors, where ceiling heights were limited by the constraints of the existing construction, this space takes full advantage of the height permitted by local regulations.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-33acaac\" data-block-id=\"33acaac\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The spatial experience changes completely.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-345603b\" data-block-id=\"345603b\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The roof is supported by a timber structure whose proportions, texture, and warmth create an atmosphere very different from that of a conventional concrete slab. The space feels lighter, warmer, and more inviting.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-30a1d0a\" data-block-id=\"30a1d0a\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The primary and secondary beams are organized through a system of paired structural elements that simultaneously address technical and aesthetic requirements. Connections become part of the architectural expression, revealing how the structure is assembled rather than concealing it.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-83c0b3e\" data-block-id=\"83c0b3e\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The roof also incorporates insulating materials that reduce thermal transfer and improve comfort.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-48250fe\" data-block-id=\"48250fe\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Together, these elements transform the terrace into a place designed for staying rather than simply passing through. A space where shade, ventilation, vegetation, and structure work together to create an experience unlike anything available in the original house.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-3794e48\" data-block-id=\"3794e48\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-3794e48-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-73e3363\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"73e3363\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-73e3363 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-73e3363-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-73e3363-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-83876a8\" data-block-id=\"83876a8\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2332\" src=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-09.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Casa de las Terrazas. Vista de la terraza del tercer nivel. By Ethelett.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-09.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-09-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-09-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-09-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-09-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a560a4e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a560a4e\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-a560a4e {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a560a4e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a560a4e-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e67f778\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e67f778\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e67f778 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(30.000000000000007% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e67f778-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e67f778-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1eda9d2\" id=\"construir-mas-sin-exigir-mas-a-la-cimentacion\" data-block-id=\"1eda9d2\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Building More Without Demanding More from the Foundations<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ae0c435\" data-block-id=\"ae0c435\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Any significant transformation of an existing home presents structural challenges.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6600efa\" data-block-id=\"6600efa\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">One of the project's primary goals was to add a new level without imposing excessive loads on the existing structure and foundations.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-2ddc9a1\" data-block-id=\"2ddc9a1\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text translation-block\">The strategy began with the selection of lightweight construction systems. The terrace structure was built using <a href=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/en\/arquitectura-tradicional-en-mexico-tierra-madera\/\" target=\"_self\">timber beams<\/a> supporting a lightweight floor assembly, significantly reducing the overall weight of the intervention.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3129e74\" data-block-id=\"3129e74\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The new walls were constructed using cellular concrete blocks, further decreasing permanent loads.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3fb2d66\" data-block-id=\"3fb2d66\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Finally, some of the heavier fill materials within the existing structure were replaced with lighter alternatives, offsetting part of the weight introduced by the new level.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-0c0dc3f\" data-block-id=\"0c0dc3f\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">These decisions made it possible to fully utilize the property's development potential without costly foundation reinforcement, demonstrating how design and engineering can work together to achieve efficient solutions.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a254d9d\" data-block-id=\"a254d9d\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a254d9d-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b5f1fa3\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b5f1fa3\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-b5f1fa3 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b5f1fa3-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b5f1fa3-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-add0aa5\" data-block-id=\"add0aa5\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2334\" src=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-11.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Casa de las Terrazas. Vista de la rec\u00e1mara principal. By Ethelett.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-11.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-11-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-11-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-11-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-11-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-23c3d87\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"23c3d87\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-23c3d87 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-23c3d87-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-23c3d87-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c3c4c08\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c3c4c08\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c3c4c08 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(30.000000000000007% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c3c4c08-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c3c4c08-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-31a2ba9\" id=\"transformar-sin-perder-la-esencia\" data-block-id=\"31a2ba9\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Transforming Without Losing the Essence<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d0c7baa\" data-block-id=\"d0c7baa\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">House of Terraces is the result of understanding architecture as a process of transformation rather than replacement.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-f37c6bf\" data-block-id=\"f37c6bf\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The intervention expands living spaces, improves comfort, introduces new areas for gathering, strengthens the relationship with nature, and takes advantage of the property's full potential. Yet it does so while maintaining an ongoing dialogue with the house that came before it.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-59353e0\" data-block-id=\"59353e0\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The project demonstrates that renovation can be much more than an aesthetic update. It can become an opportunity to rethink how we live, make better use of existing resources, and create spaces that respond to contemporary needs without abandoning the memory of a place.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-79f5fa2\" data-block-id=\"79f5fa2\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">More than an expanded house, House of Terraces is a home that discovers new ways of being lived in. An architecture that finds value both in what remains and in what changes, using that balance to create a daily experience that is more open, more comfortable, and more connected to nature.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-59be895\" data-block-id=\"59be895\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-59be895-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bd67680\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bd67680\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-bd67680 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bd67680-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bd67680-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-4f08c64\" data-block-id=\"4f08c64\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch stk--has-lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2335\" src=\"https:\/\/ethelett.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Casa-Dos-Terrazas-06.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Casa de las Terrazas. 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