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In Cetto’s Proximity Bettina Cetto

Fig. 31 Staircase leading to the western terrace, Agua 130, Fig. 32 Access to the terrace, Quintana House in Tequesquitengo,
2021. Photo: Julián Arroyo Cetto. 1948. Photo: Max Cetto.

chimney and staircase. As can be seen in the three aforementioned houses, stairs are one of
Cetto’s favorite elements for experimenting with form and providing not only functionality,
but sculpturality. 39
There’s no doubt that their most striking common denominator is their respect for
nature and integration into the landscape. As their author would say: “Architecture is...
a building set among earth and sky, trees, water, and other buildings.” 40

39 Max Cetto, Modern Architecture in Mexico, 192-193. Weekend House in Tequesquitengo, Morelos.
40 Max Cetto, Modern Architecture in Mexico. The full quote can be found toward the end of page 10.

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