Casa Tlali

Neighborhood: Centro Barranquitas (Santuario)
Year of construction: Early to mid 1900s
Architect: Unknown
Original owner: Lic. Pedro González Durán Valencia Junior
Parcel Size: 254 m2
Construction: 210 m2
Maximum built: 1.829 m2 (maximum allowance by regulation
Protection Polygon: A (within the footprint of the city prior to1900)
Protection level: Historical Monument by law

Casa Tlali is located in the heart of Guadalajara's historic center, just a few blocks from the Cathedral. The property had been abandoned for more than six years and had not been properly maintained for at least 25 years.

A perfect expression of early 20th century vernacular architecture, the property embodies simplicity while offering great spatial composition.

Its design features, including a central courtyard, a backyard, and a long open hallway, create a microclimate that eliminates the need for air conditioning in the summer or heating in the winter, while flooding the home with natural light and providing views of the sapphire blue skies of Guadalajara.

The property's architectural details, such as 5-meter-high ceilings throughout most of the property, a 100-year-old handcrafted iron entrance gate, and a strategic central courtyard, offer invaluable insight into how past generations lived in these homes.

In 2020, Reforma 56 was awarded 1st Prize in the Housing Category of the 17th Annual Award for Conservation and Restoration of Properties with Heritage Value, organized by the Municipality of Guadalajara.