CALILA STUDIO
Concepting/Art Direction
+17184960076
Collaboration/Anagrama Studio
Monterrey, NL, Mexico
Status - Built
2020
Cara de Vaca was designed as a space that feels both unfinished and intentional — taking inspiration from basic
wood-framed construction, metal studs, and exposed structural systems often seen in temporary or raw housing builds.
Instead of covering or hiding these elements, we used them as the language of the architecture.
The structure is the aesthetic intention.
This raw framework is balanced by a more open, botanical approach — almost like a solarium. Natural light,
plant life, and air flow are part of how the space works. The building isn’t sealed; it’s porous. The architecture
sets the outline, but the environment is what fills it in.
The result is a restaurant that feels relaxed and open, with a layout that encourages slow movement and casual
gathering. Materials are direct. The space is not about decoration — it’s about structure, light, and atmosphere
working together in a simple, clear way.