Casa Escuela is a multidisciplinary residence located in the center of Mérida, Yucatán. Situated in a former school, we welcome artists, creatives, teachers, chefs, and wellness experts to inspire their disciplines and create unique experiences with the local community. Casa Escuela's mission is to be a space for learning experiences through various cultural and artistic disciplines.
In our pursuit, we also aim to promote art and support artists in the local community, engage new audiences, encourage collecting, and generate dialogues about contemporary practices and the different influences in the region.
Originally built in 1919 as a private residence for a local family, the building was later converted into a co-ed school in the rapidly growing city center in 1965. Casa Escuela closed its doors in 2011 until it was purchased by its current owners, who reopened the space in 2018 with the vision of transforming it into a community center for learning and experiences in a variety of cultural and artistic disciplines. The restoration was a four-year preservation project led by Ezequiel Farca and Mónica Calderón. Their contemporary approach sensitively respects the original character of the property's historic architecture.
We embrace the collaborative nature of our knowledge, honoring Mexican tradition while bridging connections with other territories. We unite creations and discover new ones in the magic that happens when we work together. Casa Escuela serves as a bridge between the past and the future, where a century-old architectural beauty has been repurposed to facilitate learning and the creation and exchange of ideas across diverse cultural and artistic domains. Casa Escuela is a place where the past and present harmonize to inspire the future.
Team:
Design team: Ezequiel Farca Studio
Designer: Mónica Calderón
Photographer: Tamara Uribe & Fernando Marroquin
Materials Used:
A concrete Lattice was designed to give privacy to the bedrooms. Permeable outdoor concrete floors so rain water could be captured and reused
