The Mexico Residence is a seasonal beachfront vacation home near Cabo San Lucas, designed by Jim Olson of Olson Kundig with interiors by Terry Hunziker. It is a stone and wood house built around one big central living space, with large doors that open it to the sand.
Mexico Residence key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Sandy beach in Baja, Mexico (published as Cabo San Lucas / Los Cabos) |
| Architect | Olson Kundig, principal designer Jim Olson |
| Interior designer | Terry Hunziker Inc (Seattle) |
| Type | Seasonal vacation home |
| Materials | Travertine, wood, integrally colored plaster |
What is the Mexico Residence?
The Mexico Residence was designed by Olson Kundig and sits in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Jim Olson is the principal designer. It is a home for a family that likes to entertain on a large scale while keeping a private core.
Olson summed up the plan this way: “The family basically lives in and around one central space.”
Here is how the firm describes it:
” Set on a sandy beach in Mexico, this seasonal vacation home allows its owner to entertain large numbers of friends and family while maintaining a comfortable private space.
A central, two-story gathering space separates the public areas, living, dining, kitchen and catering, from the master suite. An upstairs floor containing bedrooms, bunkrooms, bathrooms, and a kids’ area can be closed off, maintaining an intimate feel. “
How does the house connect to the beach?
The double-height living room opens to the beach through glass pocket doors, and sliding louvered screens give privacy in the evening while letting air through. Stained alder trellises run from outside to inside and filter the strong sun.
” A strong connection between indoors and outdoors is fostered by sliding pocket doors and multiple outdoor living spaces, as well as deep cantilevered overhangs.
Sustainable features include solar thermal panels and natural ventilation. This modern home is influenced by local traditions. “
Outdoors there is a blue-mosaic-tiled pool, terraces off the guest rooms, a poolside fire pit with an L-shaped banquette, an open-air master shower and a rooftop lounge.
Who designed the interiors?
The interiors are by Terry Hunziker Inc, a Seattle interior design firm focused on high-end residential and commercial work. Hunziker stressed comfort, low-maintenance materials and regionally sourced objects and furniture. Natural touches such as palm trees, small ponds and black stone in the bathrooms add to the setting.
About Olson Kundig
Olson Kundig is a Seattle-based architecture firm whose work spans museums, homes, commercial and academic buildings, and places of worship. Its stated belief is “that buildings can serve as a bridge between nature, culture and people, and that inspiring surroundings have a positive effect on people’s lives.” See its portfolio at olsonkundigarchitects.com.
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FAQ
Who designed the Mexico Residence?
Olson Kundig designed it, with Jim Olson as principal designer. Terry Hunziker Inc did the interiors.
Where is the Mexico Residence?
On a sandy beach in Baja, Mexico, published as Cabo San Lucas in Los Cabos.
What is the house used for?
It is a seasonal vacation home built to host large groups of friends and family.
What materials does it use?
Travertine, wood and integrally colored plaster, with stained alder trellises and a blue-mosaic-tiled pool.
Is the Mexico Residence for sale?
We found no public listing or price. It is a private home.
Last updated: October 2026.
