Spied—and saved—via Instagram: Casa Tenue, a recently opened escape in Mexico City. According to architects Vertebral, “It is the second-oldest house in Colonia Roma, restored and transformed into eight rooms surrounded by subtle details, designed by Vertebral, with interiors by Habitación 116.”
Replete with indoor/outdoor spaces, a historic stone dining room, ensuite courtyards, and baths tucked away amidst palm fronds for soaking afuera, Casa Tenue is “a private home that opens its doors to share with friends, friends of friends, and a community seeking luxury through design, art, and disconnection from the intense pace of life outside.”
Ready for a glimpse?
Photography by Marcelo Rodríguez.
Above: The “breakfast library,” as Casa Tenue calls it, is situated in one of the oldest stone basements in the Roma neighborhood. The historic architecture was rethought by Elias Kalach and Teddy Nanes of Vertebral along with the team from Habitación 116; here, the foundation is left in view and the ceilings opened to double height.
Above: The material palette: ochre sofa meets pink plaster; old stone meets rough hewn wood beams.
Above: The house has eight bedrooms, many of them with access to secluded courtyards.
Above: Bedrooms have lofty ceilings with exposed wooden joists.
Above: All of the contemporary Mexican art throughout the house is curated by Mexico City gallery ÑÚ (whose space was also designed by Vertebral).
Above: Rooms can be rented separately or as an entire house (available on Airbnb).
Above: One of several bathrooms has an indoor rain shower and a sink with a view.
Above: Another bedroom opens fully onto a lush tropical courtyard.
Above: For a soak under the palms.
For more info and to book, follow @casatenue.mx. And for three more picks in Mexico City, see:
