HOUSE OF MOSAICS

Address: José Luis Verdía 293
Neihgborhood: Barrio de Analco
Year of construction: Mid 1900s (estimated)
Architect: Unknown
Original owner: Unknown
Parcel Size: 253 m2
Construction: 210 m2
Maximum built: 1.619 m2 (maximum allowance by regulation
Protection Polygon: A (within the foodprint of the city prior to 1900)
Protection level: Environmental Artistic Value

The restoration and conservation of this property posed significant challenges, particularly due to its location in Analco, the oldest neighborhood in the Historic Center of Guadalajara.

This area has experienced prolonged periods of abandonment and marginalization, with historical accounts from the 1630s already describing it as “dangerous” and predominantly inhabited by native, non-Spanish settlers.

Unfortunately, this stigma persists today, further complicating efforts to revitalize and preserve its built heritage.

The property exhibits several exceptional heritage architectural features, each contributing to its historical and functional significance.

These include a meticulously crafted 100-year-old handcrafted iron entry gate, a central courtyard designed to ensure abundant natural light and ventilation throughout the space, and robust adobe walls.

These thick and tall adobe walls not only reflect traditional construction methods, but also served as highly efficient thermal regulators, retaining heat during the colder months and maintaining a cool interior in warmer climates.

This combination of aesthetic and practical attributes improves the property's energy efficiency and promotes a comfortable and sustainable interior environment, highlighting its immense value.

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