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Casona Sforza, Oaxaca, Mexico

The brainchild of entrepreneur Ezequiel Ayarza Sforza, Casona Sforza comprises three unique asymmetrical, clean-lined structures built from locally produced sand-yellow bricks that “receive and reflect the sun’s rays,” Mexican architect Alberto Kalach of Taller de Arquitectura X (TAX) says. “The bricks also help with ventilation to keep the rooms cool without wasting energy on air conditioning.” For the interiors, Mexico City-based MOB crafted a contemporary aesthetic that enhances the natural beauty of the space and uses many locally made products.

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