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Casa Sodzil by Esencial Studio Preserves Yucatán Henequen Heritage

architecture-design · 2026-08-12

Casa Sodzil, a residential project spanning 435 m² in Hacienda Sodzil Norte, Yucatán, has been finalized by Esencial Studio. The design, crafted by Sebastián Montalvo Millet and Esteban Hernandez Martín, was curated by Valentina Díaz. This project thoughtfully incorporates historical and environmental aspects, ensuring the preservation of endemic vegetation, mature trees, and ancient stone walls. The technical team features Miquel Gibert Ramos, with support from Prefabricats Pujol, Construccions Canyellas, Electrocreixell, EGC Consulting, IMG Reformas integrales, Carreté Finestres, and Kit Mi Piscina. Suppliers include Ikea, Lufe, and Sklum. Documented by photographer Lluís Bort, Casa Sodzil, categorized as 'Casas' (houses), showcases sustainable contemporary architecture and is set to be completed in 2025.

Key facts

  • Project: Casa Sodzil
  • Architecture firm: Esencial Studio
  • Curated by Valentina Díaz
  • Lead architects: Sebastián Montalvo Millet and Esteban Hernandez Martín
  • Area: 435 m²
  • Year: 2025
  • Photographer: Lluís Bort
  • Location: Near Hacienda Sodzil Norte, Yucatán, Mexico
  • Preserves endemic vegetation, mature trees, and ancient stone walls (albarradas)
  • Suppliers: Ikea, Lufe, Sklum
  • Technical collaborators: Prefabricats Pujol, Construccions Canyellas, Electrocreixell, EGC Consulting, IMG Reformas integrales, Carreté Finestres, Kit Mi Piscina

Entities

Artists

  • Valentina Díaz
  • Sebastián Montalvo Millet
  • Esteban Hernandez Martín
  • Miquel Gibert Ramos
  • Lluís Bort

Institutions

  • Esencial Studio
  • Prefabricats Pujol
  • Construccions Canyellas
  • Electrocreixell
  • EGC Consulting
  • IMG Reformas integrales
  • Carreté Finestres
  • Kit Mi Piscina
  • Ikea
  • Lufe
  • Sklum

Locations

  • Hacienda Sodzil Norte
  • Yucatán
  • Mexico

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