Calling it a “house” would be an unfair simplification. #83 Lot in Querencia, San José del Cabo, is much more than a home: it’s a work of art that breathes and engages in dialogue with its surroundings. When I received the invitation from the construction company to photograph this space, I knew it wouldn’t be an ordinary session. From the moment I walked through the expansive marble-covered living room, with a desert garden to the left and a view of the hills cradling the sea to the right, I realized that my challenge wouldn’t just be technical—it would be emotional.

The Challenge of Photographing an Experience

For over 10 years, I’ve worked as a real estate photographer, capturing the essence of spaces designed to be lived in. But architectural photography demands something more: the ability to translate the three-dimensionality of a space into a two-dimensional format. This shift in perspective led me to question, once again, the limits of photography. How can an image capture the feeling of being there—in that moment where light caresses the concrete, where marble reflects the sky, and where wood adds warmth to the brutalist geometry?

Materials that Converse with the Landscape

#83 Lot is built with three primary materials:

• Concrete blocks: Sobriety and strength that support the structure.

• Marble-clad walls: Reflections of light that change throughout the day.

• Wood details: A touch of warmth that balances the rigidity of the concrete.

Each material brings its own voice to this architectural symphony. The main living room opens to an interior desert garden, where nature integrates organically with the structure. The ground-level pool reflects the sky and the hills that embrace the property. Above, the terrace offers a privileged perspective of the landscape surrounding Querencia.

Space Specifications

• Expansive living room with panoramic views.

• Interior garden with desert vegetation.

• Ground-level infinity pool reflecting the sky.

• Six bedrooms perfectly positioned to maximize natural light.

• Upper terrace with views of the hills and the Sea of Cortez.

Writing requires imagination, photography demands projection, and architecture calls for in-person contemplation.

Nevertheless, my task as a photographer is to find that middle ground where the image invites the viewer to project themselves into the space. And while visual representation may never equal the real-life experience, my intention is that, by observing these photographs, the viewer might catch a glimpse of the aesthetic magnitude that is #83 Lot.

Conclusion: More Than a House, an Experience

Photographing this house was more than just an assignment—it was an opportunity to reflect on the relationship between space, light, and matter. #83 Lot is not merely an architectural work; it is a place where art and nature converge, where each material interacts with its surroundings, and where contemplation becomes part of the experience.