Luis Barragán House and Studio
Casa Luis Barragán
The home and studio of Pritzker Prize winner Luis Barragán. A World Heritage Site known for its play of light and shadow and its pink walls, open to guided tours by reservation only.
Built in 1948, this was the residence and studio of the architect Luis Barragán. It was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2004. Behind the austere exterior lies a refined interplay of light, color and space: a cantilevered staircase with no handrail, windows that bathe the rooms in golden light, and a rooftop terrace and garden with pink and yellow walls. Entry is by guided tour only, lasting about an hour and conducted in Spanish or English. Tickets must be booked on the official website several weeks in advance, and they are fairly expensive. Photography inside costs extra. It is located in the Tacubaya district. Architecture enthusiasts can also book a visit to the nearby Casa Gilardi.
Opening hours
Monday-Saturday; guided tours by reservation
Nearby sights
- Los Pinos
- Chapultepec Park
- National Museum of Anthropology
- Chapultepec Castle
- Paseo de la Reforma & Angel of Independence
- Roma / Condesa
- Museo Soumaya
- Arena México (Lucha Libre)