Casa Mariano.
A colonial reborn — three bedrooms, three baths, four courtyards.
- Full design + build
- Architectural restoration
- Interior finish-out
Originally one half of a pair of colonials we lovingly called Casas Dos Brazos — Mariano (left arm) and Galeana (right arm), after the two generals who stood beside José María Morelos y Pavón during Mexico's independence movement. We took the left arm — overgrown, gutted, and full of history — and brought it back to life.
How it came together.
When we first walked the property, the courtyards were so overgrown you could barely see the colonial bones underneath. Roof beams were down, walls had crumbled, and decades of neglect had set in. But the proportions, the four interior patios, the original masonry — those told us this house wanted to live again.
We rebuilt around what was worth saving. Polished concrete floors flow through every room. The kitchen was furnished with Corian countertops, energy-efficient gas appliances, and full base + upper cabinetry. Each of the three bathrooms got new tile work, vanities, and eco-friendly fixtures. Mini-split and washer/dryer preparations were built in so a future owner can finish them in a weekend.
Two rooftop water tanks, a pressure pump system, a standard filtration setup, electric water heater, weatherproofed rooftops — the unglamorous infrastructure that makes a Mazatlán house actually pleasant to live in year-round.
Where we started.
Every project has a starting point — usually messy, usually hopeful. Here's what this one looked like before we picked up the tools.
What's inside.
- 3 bedrooms · 3.5 bathrooms · 4 courtyards
- Corian kitchen with energy-efficient appliances
- Three fully tiled, fully fitted bathrooms
- Polished concrete floors throughout
- Two rooftop water tanks + cistern
- Water pressure pump + filtration
- A/C mini-split + washer/dryer preparations
- Weatherproofed rooftops
