A Stone Covered Home That Surrounds A Central Courtyard With Sunken Seating

January 11, 2025
A contemporary stone house located on the beach has an path lined with cacti and an internal courtyard with sunken seating.

YDR estudio has shared photos of a contemporary stone house they completed in Mexico that includes a central courtyard with sunken outdoor seating.

Nestled between the beach and the mountains, the home has a cactus wall that introduces two mirror modules flanking the entrance: a car garage and a service house, each seamlessly integrated into the overall aesthetic.

A contemporary stone house located on the beach has an path lined with cacti.
A contemporary stone house located on the beach has an interior courtyard with a sunken lounge.

Beyond these modules, desert-inspired patios on both sides guide guests along a pathway leading to the main house.

A contemporary stone house located on the beach.

The exterior walls of the main house and modules are covered in local stone that harmonizes with the surrounding sand. The architectural palette complements the coastal setting, with beige concrete mimicking the natural color of the sand and warm wooden accents reflecting the nearby desert landscape.

A contemporary stone house located on the beach.

The residence is thoughtfully organized around a central circular patio, serving as the heart of the home. This unique design element is not just a focal point but a versatile space for relaxation, meditation, and social interaction.

The residence is thoughtfully organized around a central circular patio, serving as the heart of the home.

At the center of this circular space lies a fire pit, surrounded by a sunken circular sofa that invites gathering and contemplation.

A contemporary house has an internal courtyard, at the center of this circular space lies a fire pit, surrounded by a sunken circular sofa that invites gathering and contemplation.
A contemporary house has an internal courtyard, at the center of this circular space lies a fire pit, surrounded by a sunken circular sofa that invites gathering and contemplation.
A contemporary house has an internal courtyard, at the center of this circular space lies a fire pit, surrounded by a sunken circular sofa that invites gathering and contemplation.

The patio’s open design frames the night sky, offering an unparalleled vantage point for stargazing amid the soothing glow of the fire.

This patio's open design frames the night sky, offering an unparalleled vantage point for stargazing amid the soothing glow of the fire.

Surrounding the central patio, the living spaces open fully from the entrance to the beach terrace, allowing for cross-ventilation and seamless integration between spaces.

Surrounding the central patio of this contemporary house, the living spaces open fully from the entrance to the beach terrace, allowing for cross-ventilation and seamless integration between spaces.
Surrounding the central patio of this contemporary house, the living spaces open fully from the entrance to the beach terrace, allowing for cross-ventilation and seamless integration between spaces.
Surrounding the central patio of this contemporary house, the living spaces open fully from the entrance to the beach terrace, allowing for cross-ventilation and seamless integration between spaces.
Surrounding the central patio of this contemporary house, the living spaces open fully from the entrance to the beach terrace, allowing for cross-ventilation and seamless integration between spaces.

The living room, dining area, and kitchen share the same open-plan room, which has a calm interior palette.

This contemporary beachouse has a open-plan living room, dining area, and kitchen with a calm interior palette.
This contemporary beachouse has a open-plan living room, dining area, and kitchen with a calm interior palette.

The home’s social areas extend outward to a spacious terrace where sculptural concrete cubes form the pool, jacuzzi, and steps leading directly to the sand. This design enhances the connection to the beach and ensures smooth transitions between indoor and outdoor living.

A contemporary stone home includes a spacious terrace, as well as a series of sculptural concrete cubes that form the pool and jacuzzi, while steps lead directly to the sand.
A contemporary stone home includes a spacious terrace, as well as a series of sculptural concrete cubes that form the pool and jacuzzi, while steps lead directly to the sand.
A contemporary stone home includes a spacious terrace, as well as a series of sculptural concrete cubes that form the pool and jacuzzi, while steps lead directly to the sand.
A contemporary stone home includes a spacious terrace, as well as a series of sculptural concrete cubes that form the pool and jacuzzi, while steps lead directly to the sand.
A contemporary stone home includes a spacious terrace, as well as a series of sculptural concrete cubes that form the pool and jacuzzi, while steps lead directly to the sand.
A contemporary stone home includes a spacious terrace, as well as a series of sculptural concrete cubes that form the pool and jacuzzi, while steps lead directly to the sand.
A contemporary stone home includes a spacious terrace, as well as a series of sculptural concrete cubes that form the pool and jacuzzi, while steps lead directly to the sand.

The house also features six bedrooms, each designed with a neutral palette. The master bedroom boasts a beach view, while a second master faces the circular patio. Two additional bedrooms share a bathroom with a bunk bed room and overlook the desert-inspired patio at the back of the house.

A contemporary beachside bedroom with a neutral palette.
A contemporary beachside bedroom with a neutral palette.
A contemporary beachside bedroom with a neutral palette.
A contemporary beachside bedroom with a neutral palette.
A contemporary bedroom with built-in bunk beds and a neutral palette.

The bathrooms throughout the house are finished in Travertine marble, which maintains the house’s material concept while adding a clean and elegant touch.

A contemporary bathroom featuring Travertine marble and a neutral palette.
A contemporary bathroom featuring Travertine marble and a neutral palette.
A contemporary bathroom featuring Travertine marble and a neutral palette.
A contemporary bathroom featuring Travertine marble and a neutral palette.
A contemporary bathroom featuring Travertine marble and a neutral palette.
Photography by Luz Imelda Castillo | Office Name: YDR estudio | Lead Architects: Yolanda De Rueda | Team: Yolanda De Rueda, Kevin Arnoldo Rodriguez