The offices of the Casa Leyros tequila distillery are located in stone buildings arranged around tranquil courtyards by Mexican firm 1540 Arquitectura.
Situated in the town of Tequila in Mexico's Jalisco province, the small office building was designed by Guadalajara-based studio 1540 Arquitectura for roughly 20 employees.
The Casa Leyros distillery offices comprises cubes clad in local stone
The design draws influence from the courtyard houses prevalent in the area, with the intention to create more welcoming and casual workspaces.
"From the local architecture, we took as reference the multiple courtyards and gardens found in the typical houses and haciendas, which refresh the interior and at the same time are pleasant to see, an aspect we consider important for a workspace," said 1540 Arquitectura. Conference rooms are wrapped in glass, contrasting the rest of the building
The low-slung building is organised by a central corridor that provides access to offices on either side, housed within stone-covered cube shapes that delineate courtyards in between them.
"The corridor becomes a space that seeks casual encounters between all the workers in the company," the studio said.
Interiors are designed to feel homey, with wood panelling and furniture
Breaking up the building's program into these individual boxes allows each office to enjoy views of a courtyard, according to architect Jaime Castillo of 1540 Arquitectura.
Matching the area's relatively dry clim...