Mexican design firm Espacio 18 Arquitectura designs the Casa Tobi to look like a ‘crab emerging from the rocks.’ Nestled over the Oaxacan coast, the home is defined by its pink stucco covers and stepped layout. It was made as a retreat from the city for a family full of photographers.

Carla Osorio from Espacio 18 Arquitectura explains, “The house is located on a hill overlooking the west. We had to take advantage of those sunset views and also address the house’s position on a steep slope. We created a circle in the social area to maximise the views of the natural surroundings,” added Mario Avila. “During one of the client meetings, one of the brothers mentioned that it looked like a crab, and we imagined it as if a crab were emerging from the rocks.”

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