Apartment with terrace Cuauhtémoc (Mexico)
Penthouse at Basurto Building Hipódromo Condesa, Mexico City Area ● 273.44 m2 interior living space ● 148.77 m2 terraces ● 422.21 m2 total area This three-level penthouse is located within the Basurto Building (Francisco J. Serrano, 1940–1945), one of the most significant Art Deco residential buildings in Mexico City. The contemporary intervention is carefully integrated into a historically consolidated structure, following the building’s comprehensive structural rehabilitation completed between 2017 and 2020, while preserving its original compositional logic and architectural character. Access and Circulation System The residence benefits from three independent access points: ● Two main entrances located on Levels 10 and 12 ● One service entrance on Level 10 The building includes both a main elevator and a service elevator, as well as independent service staircases, ensuring a clear hierarchy between primary and operational circulation. A defining architectural feature of the building is its original Art Deco staircase, which runs vertically through the structure as a sculptural and spatially unifying element. The lobby, conceived with strong ornamental and compositional intent, functions as a monumental threshold and a work of architectural artistry in its own right. Architectural Concept The penthouse is organized through a vertical spatial sequence articulated by an interior staircase accompanied by a full-height window, introducing deep natural light and establishing a constant visual dialogue with the urban landscape. The relationship between interior and exterior areas is fundamental to the project. With 148.77 m2 of terraces complementing 273.44 m2 of interior space, the exterior platforms are not residual but structurally integral to the architectural composition. Large-format glazing systems allow spatial continuity, cross ventilation, and an expanded perception of scale. Spatial Organization Social Level An open-plan layout integrates living and dining areas, directly connected to the main terrace. The continuity of material and visual axes reinforces amplitude and environmental permeability. Private Level Two bedrooms are arranged around a family lounge. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a full bathroom with bathtub, forming a self-contained private domain within the vertical composition. Upper Independent Level With its own access, this level offers programmatic flexibility. It includes an audiovisual lounge, a third bedroom, and an equipped terrace. A system of staircases connects to upper terraces: ● An intermediate panoramic platform of approximately 50 m2 with 180° city views ● A top roof terrace with continuous solar exposure, suitable for sustainable strategies or contemplative use Architectural and Urban Value ● Located within one of Mexico’s most significant Art Deco landmarks ● Clearly articulated hierarchy of circulation (main and service) ● Original Art Deco staircase as a defining architectural feature ● Lobby of notable artistic and spatial value ● Exceptional proportion of outdoor space within a dense urban context The terraces constitute one of the most remarkable attributes of the property, both in dimension and in urban positioning. From these elevated platforms, uninterrupted panoramic views extend toward Chapultepec Castle, Paseo de la Reforma, Las Lomas, Chapultepec Forest, and Parque México. The breadth of visual range and dominant orientation create a rare urban vantage point, positioning this residence among the most privileged panoramic platforms in the area.
… $2,043,400
By Mexico Sotheby's International Realty
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