Bomboti Casas: Restoring Historic Homes in Mexico with Contemporary Design

Bomboti Casas, a platform developed by the interdisciplinary studio MYTGLVDK, reimagines the restoration of historic properties in Mexico. Led by Andrés Mier y Terán and Regina Galvanduque, the initiative focuses on Pueblos Mágicos and UNESCO World Heritage cities. The first project, a restored 18th-century house in San Miguel de Allende, will open in summer 2026. Co-created with curator Pablo Cobo and typographic designer Luna Kindler, the intervention uses colonial geometry as a basis for a contemporary aesthetic. The facade was restored per INAH guidelines, with new areas in exposed natural steel. Original stone and local materials like cantera café and Chukret black from Comex were used. The house features six rooms, patios, panoramic terraces, suspended walkways, and a rooftop mirador, functioning as a private residence or boutique lodging. It also operates as a habitable gallery and shop for contemporary Mexican design. The project emphasizes local crafts, community participation, and circular economy. Future locations include Mérida and Oaxaca.