![Andrés Escobar of AE Arquitectos has recently completed Casa OM1, a modern house in Guadalajara, Mexico, that's been designed so that it can interact with nature.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-house-design-architecture-mexico-110817-1257-01-800x532.jpg)
Photography by Lorena Darquea
Andrés Escobar of AE Arquitectos has recently completed Casa OM1, a contemporary house in Guadalajara, Mexico, that’s been designed so that it can interact with nature.
![Andrés Escobar of AE Arquitectos has recently completed Casa OM1, a modern house in Guadalajara, Mexico, that's been designed so that it can interact with nature.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-house-design-architecture-mexico-110817-1257-02-800x533.jpg)
Photography by Lorena Darquea
At the rear of the home, the sloped backyard has stone retaining wall filled with plants, while the grass leads up to the house.
![Andrés Escobar of AE Arquitectos has recently completed Casa OM1, a modern house in Guadalajara, Mexico, that's been designed so that it can interact with nature.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-house-design-architecture-mexico-110817-1257-03-800x1076.jpg)
Photography by Lorena Darquea
The main living level of the house can be opened to the backyard and swimming pool. A wood deck with hidden lighting is home to a covered outdoor dining area and kitchen.
![The main living level of this modern house can be opened to the backyard and swimming pool. A wood deck with hidden lighting is home to a covered outdoor dining area and kitchen.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-house-swimming-pool-design-110817-1259-04-800x950.jpg)
Photography by Lorena Darquea
Inside, the living room, dining room and kitchen all share the same space. Both sides of the space open to green spaces, and a high ceiling allows plenty of light in.
![Inside this modern house, the living room, dining room and kitchen all share the same space. Both sides of the space open to green spaces, and a high ceiling allows plenty of light in.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-interior-design-open-aired-living-dining-110817-1258-05-800x1078.jpg)
Photography by Lorena Darquea
Next to the main living area is an internal courtyard, filled with plants and a water feature.
![Next to the main living area in this modern house is an internal courtyard, filled with plants and a water feature.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-house-garden-courtyard-110817-1259-06-800x1093.jpg)
Photography by Lorena Darquea
Back inside, there’s a glass wall that shows off the courtyard from hallway.
![This modern house has a glass wall that shows off the internal courtyard from hallway.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-house-glass-walls-110817-1258-07-800x1743.jpg)
Photography by Lorena Darquea
In the hallway and alongside the courtyard are some wood, steel and glass stairs that lead to the upper floor of the home.
![Wood, steel and glass stairs lead to the upper floor of this modern Mexican house.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/modern-wood-steel-and-glass-stairs-110817-1258-08-800x1730.jpg)