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Casa Estelí by COLAR Colectivo de Arquitectura

This project in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico, focuses on adaptive reuse and conservation of built heritage.

The architecture project, completed in 2026 with an area of 165 m², is led by Santiago Constantino De Angoitia and designed by COLAR Colectivo de Arquitectura.

The design team includes Maximiliano Animas Rueda, Mateo Torres Sánchez, and Roberto Marroquín Polín, with advising from ui Ortiz, Carlos Molina, and Axel Magos.

Luis Alfredo Gonzaga handled structural engineering, and Santiago Constantino De Angoitia also managed construction. Drawings were provided by Priscila Aguilar.

The architects view building as a cultural, environmental, and social process tied to the territory and its community.

The intervention strategy emphasizes conserving and transforming existing structures to extend their lifespan, valuing both tangible and intangible aspects.

Reclaiming a building involves reinterpreting it, adding new meanings and uses, and ensuring it remains an active part of the place's evolution.

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