Puente 75 Fale Nofoia by Enrique Leal Villarreal

Puente 75 Fale Nofoia by Enrique Leal Villarreal is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Apamemea in Mamanu Fausaga Fale Competition Category.

ApamemeaFausaga Fale· 2026

Puente 75 Fale Nofoia

by Enrique Leal Villarreal

Client: Grupo Urban

A' Design Award Apamemea Winner in Fausaga Fale Category

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The Design

About Puente 75 Fale Nofoia

O Puente 75 o se fale nofoia o loo i Monterrey, Mekisiko. E aofia le fale i le 1,690 sikuea mita ma toe faaliliuina ai le faatulagaga o le hacienda a Mekisiko, faatasi ai ma se lotoā lanumeamata i le ogatotonu e faasolo mai ai potu. O potu moe taitasi o se suite tutoatasi ma se faletaele atoatoa ma se potu teu lavalava savali i totonu. O loo faaaogaina meafaitino faanatura ma mea mai le lotoifale, e aofia ai maa mai le lava mauga e tasi, laau walnut, maamora Santo Tomas ma le maa porfido. O puipui piliki omea faalua ma le puipuiga o le vevela e faaleleia atili ai le mafanafana o le fale. O le faatulagaga e paleni lelei ai vaega faasoa ma nofoaga faapitoa mo le aiga.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Apamemea

O le A' Design Award Apamemea na manumalo ai Puente 75 Fale Nofoia, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu ese e iloga i le fatufatuaʻi, le atamai ma le poto. O ē manumalo i le Apamemea o mea e iai le tomai atoa ma fatufatuaʻi mataʻina e faamaonia ai le poto masani tele, le mafaufau ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Puente 75 Fale Nofoia e avea ma mea e vivii tele, ua pelepelea, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Apamemea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili i le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi ma e sili ona lelei i le mataituina o mea itiiti. Puente 75 Fale Nofoia e faamalieina matagofie manaʻoga, pa i manaʻo, faalataina lagona ma faaosofia le fia iloa.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The project was initially commissioned as a private residence for a single client. While his three adult children lived with their mother, the home needed to comfortably accommodate them during weekend visits or short stays. Each bedroom was designed to provide autonomy and privacy, including a full bathroom and an individual walk in closet within a compact footprint. The client also emphasized the importance of creating emotionally distinct spaces throughout the home.
Dimensions & Packaging: The house area is 1,690 Sq meters
Tags: Contemporary Mexican architecture, Residential design, Hacienda reinterpretation, Indoor outdoor integration, Biophilic design, Sustainable materials, Mountain architecture, User centered design, Thermal comfort, Natural context integration
Production Technology: Natural and locally sourced materials were used, including stone extracted from the same mountain range as the residence. Walnut wood from certified suppliers was used in different formats to minimize waste. Durable low maintenance materials such as Santo Tomas marble and porfido stone were selected. Construction strategies reduced water energy and material use. Drywall reduces thermal load and double clay brick walls with insulation improve thermal performance.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was reconciling the development guidelines requiring a contemporary Mexican exterior with the client preference for a modern interior. The design balances both by using traditional materials and proportions in the facade while creating clean open and refined interior spaces. This approach achieves contextual integration while reflecting the client lifestyle.
Research: The project was developed through a research driven design process integrating environmental analysis and user centered strategies. Climate variables such as temperature solar exposure and wind informed decisions to improve comfort and efficiency. Site topography guided spatial organization. The process incorporated user needs to balance privacy and social interaction achieving a design that responds to both context and inhabitants.
Inspiration: The design was supported by the symbolism of the four natural elements air, water, fire and earth. The design draws from the site privileged natural setting, an exclusive area with mature trees and mountain views. The goal was to integrate architecture and nature, ensuring every space connects visually and emotionally to the landscape. The layout reinterprets the Mexican hacienda, with a central green courtyard from which the program unfolds, balancing open and private areas.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2022 and was completed in October 2025. The residence is located in Monterrey Nuevo Leon Mexico within the private subdivision Las Estancias. The site is in a mountainous area with irregular topography vegetation and a unique microclimate. The orientation maximizes views and controls sun exposure where temperatures can reach 45 C. The location also ensures privacy and integration with the landscape.
Operation Flow: Every space in the residence is designed to support both shared use and individual enjoyment, strengthening family bonds while respecting personal privacy. The layout balances functionality, intimacy and gathering areas, creating a fluid experience across all levels. The design follows a spatial logic that encourages daily interaction without compromising individual privacy.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Jorge Taboada, Las Estancias Residence, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Jorge Taboada, Las Estancias Residence, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Jorge Taboada, Las Estancias Residence, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Jorge Taboada, Las Estancias Residence, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Jorge Taboada, Las Estancias Residence, 2025.
Videos: Photographer Jorge Taboada, Las Estancias Residence, 2025.