Casa Aldama

Legorreta Masterpiece

Three Bedroom Stunning home on Aldama
$3,500 per week, $12,500 per month

On December 3, 2000, the National AIA Board of Directors thanked Ricardo Legorreta for four and a half decades of earth-integrated, indigenously inspired architecture by awarding him the American Institute of Architects Gold Medal award.

The highest honor the AIA confers on an individual, the Gold Medal recognizes an architect whose significant body of work has had a lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture.

"Ricardo Legorreta exemplifies all the qualities we hold dear, qualities we venerate in those upon whom we bestow our highest honor," said the board member who nominated Legorreta for the award.

During his 45-year career, Legorreta has successfully integrated interior design, landscape architecture, and architecture into a single discipline. His architecture, attuned to the land and respectful of Latin American traditions of privacy and simplicity, has won widespread and international acclaim. By mastering the spectrum of the building process, he has created structures possessing uncanny color and light, structures that marry monumentality and tradition.

In 2006 the community of San Miguel was gifted with the completion of a private home from this illustrious Architect. It is another masterpiece of design. This home is now available for rental on a limited basis.

Upon entering the fabulous home you are transported to a quiet, peaceful world that is your own private sanctuary. The home wraps around a magnificent garden and several patios. The skillful design and large expanses of glass successfully blur the definition of indoor from outdoor space.

The spacious living room overlooks both the first interior patio and the back terrace and large garden. There is a gas fireplace, and an entertainment center in this space. The center includes a television, DVD, and Stereo. There is a secondary staircase to the master bedroom from this room.

The dining room has a spectacular double heights ceiling, wood fireplace and it opens onto the outdoor covered patio which also has an open fireplace.

The spectacular pool is below the terrace and has a changing room and shower.

There is a spacious kitchen which includes a wonderful cook and maid who will welcome the opportunity to pamper you.

The main staircase includes a dramatic indoor fountain and leads to the three upstairs bedrooms.

The master bedroom has a king bed and spacious ensuite bathroom with bathtub and separate shower. The spectacular glass walled terrace overlooks the gardens and the pool. There is a stereo CD, radio and tape player.

The first guest bedroom has a king bed and ensuite bath with walk in shower. The second guest bedroom has twin beds, a bathroom with a combined bath/shower and a large terrace with table and chairs. There is another television for guests' convenience.

All the bedrooms have internet cable access and a place to write, built in closets, gas fires and electric wall heaters. A Vonage phone is also available for guests' use.

To stay in such an architectural masterpiece would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The architectural magnificence of this home is an experience that would not be easily forgotten.