Kineki comes from the Nahuatl word quinequi, meaning “he wants.” Most of the time, architects solve problems for others, developing ideas supported by external budgets. In contrast, Kineki Tepoztlán did not stem from a preconceived idea but rather from a personal need: an architect seeking to build his own weekend home with a limited budget.
Project name
Kineki Tepoztlán
Architecture firm
Amezcua
Location
Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico
Photography
Fernando Marroquín, Jaime Navarro y Beto Lanz
Design team
Aarón Rivera, Saraí Cházaro, Miguel González, Paulina García, Paulina Ocampo, Víctor Cruz, Diego Celaya, Gabriela Mosqueda, Rodrigo Lugo, Alejandro García, Sergio López, Julio Amezcua
Built area
House 1 Footprint: 200 m² | Total built area: 450 m² House 2 Footprint: 52 m² | Total built area: 150 m² House 3 Single-story | Footprint: 78 m² | Total built area: 140 m²
Site area
House 1 Footprint: 200 m² | Total built area: 450 m² House 2 Footprint: 52 m² | Total built area: 150 m² House 3 Single-story | Footprint: 78 m² | Total built area: 140 m²
Typology
Residential › House
Located in Monterrey’s vibrant neighborhood, Madarq studio redefines the architectural studio as a dynamic hub for creativity and public engagement. Conceived as an open, community-driven space, the 200-square-meter studio occupies a street-level site in a mixed-use neighborhood, chosen for its potential to foster interaction.
Project name
Architecture studio as a community hub
Architecture firm
Madarq Studio
Location
Monterrey, Mexico
Principal architect
Inu Lee
Design team
Madarq Studio team
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop, D5 Render
Material
The material palette—beige and earthy tones of exposed IPR beams, raw concrete columns, stainless steel accents, masonry, and warm oak—blends rugged authenticity with refined warmth. Retractable folding doors dissolve the boundary between interior and street, merging the studio with the urban fabric
Typology
Commercial › Office
This project, designed on a small lot, faced the challenge of meeting the needs and spaces of an elderly person. It features a ground-floor bedroom with a bathroom adapted to meet all the functional needs of an elderly person. The design emphasizes a sober, orthogonal geometry with natural materials.
Project name
Lamadrid House
Architecture firm
Lorencez Arquitectura
Location
San Andres Cholula, Puebla, Mexico
Photography
Paulina Lopez Castelán
Principal architect
Carlos Lorencez Quintanilla
Design team
Lorencez Arquitectura y Construcción
Construction
Lorencez Arquitectura y Construcción
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Metal
Typology
Residential › House
The Fusion of Archaeological History and Architectural Innovation. Located across from the La Isla shopping center, the Park Royal Cancún Hotel is located in an archaeological site known as "El Rey," an ancient ceremonial center that reached its peak in the Postclassic period. Its structures, similar to those at Tulum and Xel-Há.
Project name
Park Royal Cancún
Architecture firm
Amezcua
Location
Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Photography
Jaime Navarro, Stanislav Nemashkalo
Design team
Miguel González, Gabriela Mosqueda, Aarón Rivera, Rodrigo Lugo, María Fernanda González, Diego Celaya, Víctor Cruz, Alejandro García, Sarai Cházaro, Julio Amezcua
Collaborators
Installation: RL Instalaciones. Air condition: CYVSA. PSI and smoke detection: PROINSSA. Audio and video: Aplitec
Interior design
Amezcua + Mob
Lighting
Amezcua + Chemtrol Stage
Typology
Commercial › Showroom, Expansion of Park Royal Cancún
CH 28 is a residential building located in Mexico City, in an area experiencing constant urban and cultural growth. This neighborhood, known for its architectural richness, pedestrian-friendly atmosphere, and sustained growth, has become a key point for contemporary residential development.
Architecture firm
Concepto Taller de Arquitectura
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Photography
Jaime Navarro, Hugo Eddy Malagón Rojas
Design team
Alberto Dana, Daniel Dana, Francisco Bello, Ángeles Rodríguez, Juan de Dios, Ricardo Cruz, Thalía Cruz
Visualization
Alejandro Hernández, Sarely Reyes
Typology
Residential Building
At Casa Zotz, renovation felt less like an intervention and more like a dance — a quiet, graceful movement between memory and renewal. Guided by ancestral techniques, native materials, and sustainable touches such as solar energy, the soul of the house was preserved and gently renewed.
Architecture firm
Marcela Ávila Estudio
Location
Campeche, Mexico
Photography
Jasson Rodríguez
Principal architect
Marcela Ávila
Design team
Marcela Ávila Estudio
Interior design
Marcela Ávila Estudio
Civil engineer
Julio Pérez González
Structural engineer
Julio Pérez González
Landscape
Marcela Ávila Estudio
Lighting
Marcela Ávila Estudio
Construction
Julio Pérez González
Material
Chukum, Kimicolor, Teka
Typology
Residential › House
CASA Brussels is a home designed with light and spaciousness in mind, taking into account its urban context, but at the same time offering its users to feel in a spacious environment. On the ground floor we are welcomed by a triple height, which connects the three levels of the house with a staircase.
Project name
Casa Bruselas
Architecture firm
BASALTO10VEINTIOCHO
Photography
Daniel González
Principal architect
Daniel González, Jorge Flores
Design team
Daniel González, Jorge Flores
Structural engineer
Basalto 10 Veintiocho
Lighting
Daniel González, Jorge Flores
Supervision
Daniel González, Jorge Flores
Visualization
Daniel González, Jorge Flores
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
Basalto 10 Veintiocho
Material
Interceramic, Tenerife
Typology
Residential › House
Located in the heart of the Mayan jungle and adjacent to a crystalline cenote, this 115 m² residence exemplifies a harmonious blend of brutalism and contextual sensitivity. Its clear volumetric forms and precise geometry establish a robust yet respectful presence within the tropical landscape.
Project name
Brutalist Retreat in the Tulum Jungle
Architecture firm
PRAAACTICE
Location
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, D5 Render, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Adrian Aguilar
Design team
Adrian Aguilar, Shadani Segura
Collaborators
Shadani Segura, Jorge Trejo
Visualization
P R A A A C T I C E
Typology
Residential › House
