Casa Kalyvas by Di Frenna Arquitectos

Architect: Di Frenna Arquitectos
Location: Colima, Colima, Mexico
Project Year: 2017
Photo: Oscar Hernández

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This is an aerial view of the front of the house featuring a stone mosaic walkway that matches the exterior walls.

This is the back of the house with tall stone walls and the covered garage on the side.

This is a closer look at the main entrance with a set of stone steps leading to the main entrance with a light gray tone.

This side of the house shows the outdoor car parking and the driveway that leads to the side of the house with the covered garage.

This is a nighttime view of the covered garage showcasing the warm recessed lights that match the spotlights.

This warm glow is also shown at the main entrance with the whole entryway glowing with yellow outdoor lights.

The stone steps leading to the warm glow of the mian entrance is lined with shrubs as well as the sides of the exterior walls on either side.

This view of the front of the house shows the second level of the house that has large glass windows and walls that also match the warm glow of the exterior lights.

The landscaping of small trees and shrubs at the front of the house are emphasized with the use of spotlights.

The large wall panel in front of the house is also complemented by spot lights that bring out the texture. This also shows the modern lighting of the stone steps leading to the entrance.

This is a closer look at the well-lit garage of the house underneath a large balcony with metal railings.

This is an angled look at the back of the house showcasing the large balcony and the brick walls that match the tone of the mosaic stone walkways leading to the green lawn of the backyard.

This close look at the side of the house reveals the small pool on the other side of the stone wall of the garage under the shade of tall trees.

This is a side walkway of the house filled with a lush garden of tropical plants and shrubs that complement the stone slab walkway.

This is a closer look at the textured stone walls at the top of the house supported by steal beams and glass.

The steel beams also pair well with the concrete walls topped with the branches of tall trees.

This is a closer look at the slatted panel on the second level of the house that brings a unique aesthetic.

This is a closer look at the main entrance of the house with its stone steps and surrounding landscape of shrubs and plants that bring color to the earthy walls.

On the other side of the pool is this miniature garden with a tall mature tree that goes beyond the second level balcony through a hole on the ceiling.

This is a narrow walkway that leads to the garage and pool area. This is adorned with a miniature garden on the side with tropical plants.

This is a look at the back of the house with a alrge balcony above the covered patio underneath by the grass lawn.

This is a closer look at the covered patio underneath the balcony. On the other side of this is the pool.

This is a look at the second level exterior walls and windows from the vantage of the second level balcony above the covered patio.

This is a closer look at the pool at the side of the house and covered patio. You can see here that its water supply comes from the textured wall on the far side.

This nighttime view of the pool showcases the ethereal glow of the pool from its own lighting.

On the other end of the pool is the large glass wall of the house that also shows the warm glow of the interiors.

This view of the poolside area showcases the warm glow of the glass walls that spill out warm lighting on the pool area.

This view shows the proximity of the pool area and the covered patio separated by a walkway of grass lawn.

This is the kitchen with a peninsula that also serves as the breakfast bar with stools on the side of the concrete wall.

This is a closer look at the kitchen showcasing the wooden peninsula and the various stainless steel appliances on the far wall by the small square island.

This is a closer look at the wooden peninsula of the kitchen that is topped with a row of three pendant lights.

This is the opposite side of the peninsula with a wall lined by cabinetry and topped with glass walls paired with a small kitchen island.

This bathroom has a textured wall of panels above the wooden wainscoting that also matches with the floating wooden vanity beside the toilet.

This is a close look at the staircase of the house adorned with a miniature indoor garden on the side and textured earthy walls.

This is a nighttime view of the balcony showcasing the top of the tall tree that is illuminated with a spotlight.

Casa Kalyvas is a condominium with five facades embellished with varied elements including concrete, the stone of the region, wood of parota, and rings of steel beams. It is visualized by Di Frenna Architects, an architecture and design firm that focuses on creating functional and clean architecture with a touch of creative Mexican artisan workmanship.

The home perfectly blends into its surroundings with its balanced design that caters intimate moments while taking advantage of the great views outside. It is surrounded by more than 200 trees of Parota in the city of Colima including a micro-climate and a stream.

The sleek and clean architecture of the house showcasing straight lines and diverse volumes allows every room in the house to have great views of the surrounding. Raised floors and tiles create interesting appeal. The central patio, with its pool and living area, creates a focal point in the house. Sleeping quarters are distributed in the upper level. Each bedroom has its own terrace to maximize the surrounding leaving the ground floor as the social area.

Casa Kalyvas is indeed an exceptional art of work that awakens one’s love for nature. The exterior’s elements are on point creating striking details while being functional at the same time. Its unity with the surrounding deepens the coziness that it brings. The homey and tranquil vibes are carried into the interior making it a heavenly retreat.

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