Architect
Paredes + Aleman Arquitectos
Guatemala City, Guatemala Department, Guatemala
Paredes + Aleman Arquitectos is an architecture studio based in Guatemala, founded on the principle of creating spaces that engage in dialogue with their natural surroundings, respecting the landscape and promoting a design approach that is sensitive, honest, and functional. Their work blends local building traditions with contemporary solutions that respond to today’s needs while remaining rooted in cultural identity. The studio is defined by a collaborative methodology, where each project becomes an opportunity to reinterpret the idea of dwelling. They integrate natural materials, daylight, and a strong connection to the site. From concept to completion, Paredes + Aleman maintains a rigorous attention to detail, exploring forms and textures that create warm, livable atmospheres. With a diverse portfolio of residential and small-scale projects across Guatemala, the studio’s work is marked by a distinct signature: quiet architecture that prioritizes the user experience and harmony with the environment. Their philosophy sees architecture not just as the construction of space, but as a means to build meaningful relationships between people, nature, and time.
Features
Between Forest and Light – Casa de la Cruz by Paredes + Aleman Arquitectos
A residence that redefines the bond with nature: every private and communal space opens to the outside through terraces, warm materials, floating forms, and a masterful play of natural light.
A thoughtful design that embraces the sloped terrain, the house unfolds across levels to offer balconies and terraces in all rooms, contrasting dark and light volumes, rich wooden textures, and strategic skylights and openings that frame views of the forest and the city.
Photography by
Santa Catarina Pinula, Guatemala Department
