MEXICO

Villa ITO

Villa ITO, Mexico — Minimalist concrete pavilion with black-framed glazing, pitched roof, desert landscaping, and stone terrace under overcast sky.

Images courtesy of Villa ITO, Leandro Bulzzano

Nestled between fields of nopales, cornfields, mesquite trees, and sage this campo estate outside San Miguel de Allende beautifully combines Mexican accents with brutalist architecture.

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Accessible to Centro Historico in historic San Miguel de Allende, Villa ITO is a 20 twenty-minute drive that takes you past small family-run farms. Turning left off the main road you come to a narrow lane that bends gradually up a slight incline into the Valle. The road widens to reveal the heart of the valley and Villa ITO.

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Villa ITO, Mexico — Modernist concrete gable structure with floor-to-ceiling black-framed glazing, desert landscape, agave plants, minimalist aesthetic.
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Villa ITO, Mexico — Concrete bench with linen pillows overlooking still pool, olive tree, and distant hills in minimalist courtyard.
Villa ITO, Mexico — Sculptural agave plants against minimalist cream plaster wall and sandy ground, desert landscaping detail.
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Villa ITO, Mexico — Minimalist bathroom vanity with carved wooden mirror, concrete countertop, black wall-mounted faucet, and dark glass bottles against neutral plaster wall.
Villa ITO, Mexico — Concrete bathroom with open-air shower overlooking desert landscape, minimalist design with black fixtures and natural stone elements.
Villa ITO, Mexico — Minimalist bedroom with ochre textured walls, wooden-framed mirror, mid-century chair with navy throw, polished concrete floors and natural light.
Villa ITO, Mexico — Minimalist living room with stone window seat, stacked books, black sphere speaker, wooden stools, and bamboo garden view through floor-to-ceiling glass doors.
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Villa ITO, Mexico — Minimalist courtyard with circular water basin, bamboo colonnade, and pruned trees on gravel, overcast sky and stone walls beyond.

The Details

What makes it Kobu

Blending with the muted browns and greys of the rising landscape, Villa ITO is an expansive 2.5-hectare (6 acre) property that merges authentic Mexican accents, modern concrete construction, and forms of Japanese design that emphasize the uncluttered space and the aesthetic relationship to nature.

This one-of-a-kind design reflects the myriad passions of its creators: A former US music executive who turned away from his career and together with his wife became hoteliers while committing themselves to philanthropy, filmmaking and a traditional mezcal brand. A short walk from the main house is a guest house, artist loft or workshop complete with a full kitchen and bathroom.

Directions

San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, 37883, Mexico

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