House Condesa Colonial Revival 1930s

The house with the white façade and brown details is an example of Mexican Art Deco with Colonial Revival influences, characteristic of the residential architecture developed in La Condesa and Hipódromo during the 1930s.
Architectural style: Mexican Art Deco / Colonial Revival
Period: Circa 1920s–1940s

Distinctive features visible in this property include:
- Geometric ornamentation along the roofline, a hallmark of the Art Deco movement.
- Smooth white stucco walls with contrasting brown accents that emphasize the building’s symmetry.
- Wooden doors and windows with handcrafted detailing that reflect the - Colonial Revival tradition.
- Wrought-iron balconies and window grilles typical of Condesa’s 1930s homes.
- Slightly curved and asymmetrical façade elements that mark a transition between Art Deco and early Streamline Moderne design.
Context:
- This type of architecture emerged in Mexico City’s post-revolutionary expansion, when neighborhoods like Condesa and Roma were designed as garden-city districts. Many of these homes, including Casa Huichapan (1931), are now cataloged by the INBA (Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes) for their cultural and architectural value.

Property Features
- Year of construction: 1931
- Cataloged façade by INBA
- Duplex configuration with three separate units
- Two large apartments with roof gardens
- One independent suite and a commercial space
- Total of seven bedrooms and five bathrooms
- Land area: 250 m²
- Construction area: 120 m²

Amenities
- Prime location between Amsterdam and Álvaro Obregón in La Condesa
- Walking distance to Parque México, boutiques, and renowned restaurants
- Preserved Art Deco façade with handcrafted details
- Rooftop terraces surrounded by trees
- Ideal for mixed residential or investment use
- Exceptional long-term appreciation potential