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MM34 – Mar Mediterráneo 34 | Atelier Inca Hernández | Mexico City, Mexico

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New housing in a historic house

Located in the heart of Tacuba, one of Mexico City's oldest and culturally rich neighborhoods, MM34 – Mar Mediterráneo 34 by Atelier Inca Hernández presents a powerful statement on how architecture can bridge time. Originally a deteriorating Porfiriato-era mansion built in 1910, it was carefully restored and reimagined as a modern residential complex that combines historical authenticity with contemporary design thinking.

Elegant white Victorian-style building with classical details, large windows, decorative iron balconies and distinctive roof features showcasing luxurious urban architecture.

Tacuba, situated in the northwest part of Mexico City's historic center, was once home to the city’s elite. For decades, many of its grand mansions were abandoned or demolished. Among the few that survived, the house at Mar Mediterráneo 34 remains — a silent witness to the passing of history and now, thanks to this sensitive intervention, a beacon of architectural rebirth.

Restoration Based on Respect

The project began with a building in deep states of decay. Originally consisting of two volumes — one facing the street and another opening into an inner courtyard — both had suffered decades of neglect, with the rear volume partially in ruins. The design team approached the task with a philosophy of continuity, restoring historical value while adapting the space for modern urban living.

Through meticulous handcrafted work, original materials and details were restored: carved quartz on balconies and window openings, forged railings, wooden window frames and artistic tile roofs. These salvaged elements now surround the renovated facade, preserving the character of the house and restoring its presence in the neighborhood.

Modern Interventions and Spatial Poetry

Inside, the transformation unfolds as a reimagination of heritage through a contemporary lens. A new vertical volume emerges within the main courtyard — an architectural solution that frames the sky and evokes rhythm from historical portals in light and shadow. Twice-height openings rise from the ground, connecting old and new in a harmonious architectural composition.

A continuous base of volcanic stone defines the first floor, symbolizing both literal and conceptual foundation of the project. It serves as a threshold between what remains and what has been reborn, expressing the history of renewal through consistency.

Adaptive Living for the Modern Era

The renovated structure now contains seven residential units across three levels — each uniquely configured as lofts, studios, family apartments and penthouses. These homes open onto the restored central courtyard or smaller inner courtyards filled with filtered natural light, vegetation and grilles that maintain a strong Mexican identity.

The spatial organization promotes flexibility and human interaction, balancing private and public life while maintaining a strong connection to the historical layers of the site. MM34 demonstrates how adaptive reuse can create contemporary urban living conditions without destroying the past.

Sustainability Through Heritage

For Atelier Inca Hernández, sustainability goes beyond material selection — it's a cultural and spatial responsibility. Rebuilding the existing structure instead of constructing new reduces the city’s ecological footprint, repurposes original materials and revives abandoned urban space.

This approach to sustainability — restoration over replacement — advances the concept of urban renewal where new life returns to historical districts, preserving their social and architectural fabric. The result is a project that remembers while shaping the future of the city.

Heritage and Urban Continuity

Mar Mediterráneo 34 is more than a residential project — it's a manifesto of architectural continuity. Through careful restoration, respectful materials and contemporary reinterpretation, Atelier Inca Hernández created an urban landmark embodying both preservation and progress.

This work not only revitalizes a single property but also contributes to the cultural rebirth of Tacuba, setting an inspiring example of how Mexico City can reclaim its architectural tradition and transform it into vibrant, sustainable living spaces for the future.

MM34 – Mar Mediterráneo 34 by Atelier Inca Hernández — facade with mansard roof, Tacuba, Mexico

Photo © João Morgado

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Mediterráneo 34 by Atelier Inca Hernández — sill with perforated light pattern, Tacuba, MexicoPhoto © João MorgadoMM34 – Mar Mediterráneo 34 by Atelier Inca Hernández — brick grille with sunbeam, Tacuba, MexicoPhoto © João MorgadoMM34 – Mar Mediterráneo 34 by Atelier Inca Hernández — brick courtyard grilles and sky view, Tacuba, MexicoPhoto © João MorgadoMM34 – Mar Mediterráneo 34 by Atelier Inca Hernández — geometric brick courtyard grille, Tacuba, MexicoPhoto © João MorgadoMM34 – Mar Mediterráneo 34 by Atelier Inca Hernández — top view of courtyard roof framed by brick grille, Tacuba, MexicoPhoto © João MorgadoMM34 – Mar Mediterráneo 34 by Atelier Inca Hernández — minimal play of light and shadow on courtyard wall, Tacuba, MexicoPhoto © João MorgadoMM34 – Mar Mediterráneo 34 by Atelier Inca Hernández — interior courtyard facade with white volumes and grey stone base, Tacuba, MexicoPhoto © João MorgadoMM34 – Mar Mediterráneo 34 by Atelier Inca Hernández — restored historic street facade, Tacuba, MexicoPhoto © João MorgadoMM34 – Mar Mediterráneo 34 by Atelier Inca Hernández — corner view of restored street facade with mansard, Tacuba, MexicoPhoto © João MorgadoMM34 – Mar Mediterráneo 34 by Atelier Inca Hernández — perspective view of restored street facade, Tacuba, MexicoPhoto © João MorgadoMM34 – Mar Mediterráneo 34 by Atelier Inca Hernández — courtyard illuminated at dusk, Tacuba, MexicoPhoto © João MorgadoMM34 – Mar Mediterráneo 34 by Atelier Inca Hernández — courtyard with arches and modern construction, Tacuba, MexicoPhoto © João MorgadoMM34 – Mar Mediterráneo 34 by Atelier Inca Hernández — minimalist geometric white facade, Tacuba, MexicoPhoto © João MorgadoMM34 – Mar Mediterráneo 34 by Atelier Inca Hernández — upper levels of inner courtyard, Tacuba, MexicoPhoto © João MorgadoMM34 – Mar Mediterráneo 34 by Atelier Inca Hernández — illuminated street facade at night, Tacuba, MexicoPhoto © João MorgadoMM34 – Mar Mediterráneo 34 by Atelier Inca Hernández — evening angled street facade view, Tacuba, MexicoPhoto © João MorgadoMM34 – Mar Mediterráneo 34 by Atelier Inca Hernández — light trails passing in front of restored facade, Tacuba, MexicoPhoto © João MorgadoMM34 – Mar Mediterráneo 34 by Atelier Inca Hernández — restored street facade in its urban context, Tacuba, MexicoPhoto © João Morgado

MM34 – Mar Mediterráneo 34 | Atelier Inca Hernández | Mexico City, Mexico

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