Meyer Davis’ Oaxaca Residence: Where Modern Design Meets Mexican Landscape

Meyer Davis is a globally recognized New York–based design firm known for its creative integration of architecture and interiors across residential, hospitality, and commercial projects. Founded in 1999 by Will Meyer and Gray Davis, the studio has become synonymous with refined, contextually rooted design that balances modern sensibility with cultural and environmental narratives. With a portfolio spanning boutique hotels to bespoke residences, Meyer Davis consistently explores how design can enhance everyday life. Meyer Davis+1

The Oaxaca Residence, located on the rugged Pacific coast of Oaxaca, Mexico, is a deeply personal project for co-founder Will Meyer and his family. Designed in collaboration with local builder Patricio Sodi, this home fuses Oaxacan vernacular architecture with modern minimalism, anchored by a dramatic palapa roof that frames expansive views of the ocean. Recognized as a winner in the BLT Awards for Interior Design — Houses, the residence celebrates its regional context with custom breeze blocks inspired by traditional weaving, natural materials like terracotta and concrete, and a spacious layout oriented toward nature.