[Espacio 18 - Casa Tobi - COVER IMG] Photo by Cesar Bejar Studio

Casa Tobi

Firm LocationOaxaca De Juárez, Mexico
CompanyEspacio 18
Lead ArchitectMario Avila and Carla Osorio
Design TeamMario Avila, Carla Osorio, Karina Flores, Jesus Piña, Noemie Coquil, Sonia Morales, Paola Alavez, Leslie Tamayo
ClientReyes Hernandez Family

Casa Tobi, on Oaxaca’s coast, sits on a steep slope with stunning Pacific views. It playfully reveals spaces, blending tradition with nature. The upper-level entrance features a terrace and reflecting pool, refreshing the interior and mirroring the horizon. A narrow walkway leads to a high-rise social area with expansive ocean views. The stepped design follows the terrain, while earth-toned materials and water elements echo the arid landscape. Casa Tobi, like a crustace on rocks, embodies respect for context, conscious tourism, and harmony with nature.