Off a master bedroom is what Howell dubs the "margarita lounge." To protect it from the weather, this terrace has a concrete roof with a thatched ceiling similar to the one that covers the sunset terrace down by the pool.While the home has a very carefully planned sequence of views and axes, the influence of the local style and craftsmanship allowed Howell to relax the rigor and let the design evolve in an organic way. It's very befitting for a house that emerged from completely local materials and talent.The home is also available to rent. For more information, visit retreatmexico.com.More:Modern Mexican Paradise

This covered terrace in Mexico offers a panoramic view and enough seating for a big crowd. This would be a perfect party spot. Margaritas, anyone?

3. To infuse a space with energy. "Nobody wants to see a picture of an empty restaurant, bar or lounge," says photographer Michael Kelley. Kelley welcomes the addition of warm bodies and smiling faces to avoid a "postapocalyptic feeling," as he calls it, in spaces that are meant to have people in them. This rooftop patio in Mexico is breathtaking with or without people. But imagine what the photo would look like if the guests weren't congregated in the different conversation areas. It would be strange to see the space without people, especially since the patio is called the "margarita lounge." The cluster of people in the space is absolutely fitting.

a perfect party spot. Margaritas, anyone?

lighting

The ceiling

sunken outdoor living room

shexvedrebis

las cañitas

sofa

Bamboo

techo

Tree stump

Great screened porch option

roof

Patio

PERFECT FOR US

Soffitto di arelle + lampadario

everything

Outdoor terrace

outdoors3

Backyard

what is the ceiling made of??

deep seating and low profile, also, like the fabric

techo

Look how much seating there is - very cool!

love the big seati

tailor it to THE UK!!!!!!

I love the view it affords.

The bamboo roofing

Patio

Love the ceiling!

For the mountains

Wow Deck with thatched roof

Cozy a'f

Outdoor sitting

lights on walls

(Perm) Seating on the perimeter maximizes space

terrace

Home

seating

Ceiling

Great outdoor patio bench/couch seating design - space.

beautiful

top cover

Awesome

Balkon

Ceiling

pavillion

love the outdoor room feel.

Look like a sunken living room

Pergola idea

Great patio room

Can use any different materials to ceiling for effect

original idea...

Terraza

Wood tables, comfy seating, flat surfaces for drinks

ceiling

nice viewing deck with built in sofas

Patio

Great outdoor meeting space

outdoor entertaining

very cool

Rock seats

Mesa madera!

Thatched roof

Love the low level lounges: they beckon to be sat on.

Outdoor lounge area

This is the design i want for the thatched roof like structure. Columns, roof and column lighting. Bamboo wall on wall facing the showroom entry that is same as material used on the ceiling.

Terraza

outdoor-indoor space

Outdoor room

Materials Used

Tables

so welcoming

Techo

This would work in Spain. Use area under cushions for storage.

Ceiling

Mesas sm

outdoor seating on deck connected to game room and bar

like the angle and depth of these lounge cushions

Amazing!!

Cielo rasó bambu

Terasse

Tables

Terraza

revestimiemto colihue

Espacio y estilo en terraza

love this layout

seating type for roof top

Terraza segundo piso

view

for my hotel

Modern

TERRACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR

Lots iPod seating

couchs

the cozyness of the entertainment area

dos

the patio overlooking the hills

Love the thatched carrizo ceiling!

los sillones

sunset point at Sky High

chill area

Covered Outdoor Living

Seating, light and colour

nice wood tables

Tables

concrete roof, thatched ceiling over outdoor lounge

built in couches, semi shade. would like it a little "lighter" this seems heavy maybe too much stone for rooftop sitting area

Streha/ on hisi

a beautiful place to lounge!

ดาดฟ้า

the ceiling

mellow

Ceiling materials

wow.

wooden tables

seating for lots

Reeds

Roof

Ceiling

tables

techo terraza

like how the wall defines the space

para la finca...

landscape ideas

would work well with Corbett Canyon views

lower patio

Terrace Room

treatment of ceiling/roof

OD

prabhakar-deck-bamboo ceiling

asi es como quiero la bardita al rededor de la palapa

ceiling

For me deck

fab terrace!

patio

covered terrace

Missing a wall and an open fire but what a view

Terrace living???

pergula, wow!

Seating

las mesas

Terraza

ceiling

View

Roof on terrace

rooftop

exact terrace

dos

Talk about a conversation piece.

real nice view, and like the ceiling material/texture, also those wood cross-sectioned tables are a great idea.

mesas

wall and seating

This covered terrace in Mexico offers a panoramic view and enough seating for a big crowd. This would be a perfect party spot. Margaritas, anyone?

roof yet unobstructed view.

Roof

Terrace for SH

Tree Log/Stump Tables

Cushions

covered roof tce

rooftop

Coffe table

Seating for big crowds

seating ??

Pergola

outdoor lounge area

TABLES*********

need this

outdoor

ceiling

outdoor room with a view

To protect it from the weather, this terrace has a concrete roof with a thatched ceiling

safari

beautiful tables

Built in seating is ample and the view is incredible!

Ceiling garage room

Sala

my home patio with vista

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Seating

maybe

Love the table

bamboo ceiling and tree trunk tables

PERFECT for Texas Hill Country!

nice tables

Sweet view

rooftop terrace

Bamboo

Omg what a view!

ceiling - use rolled fencing, trimmed

Great for Views

Love all the setting in this cabana

ceiling

Patio

inside roof

Roof communal seating

Off a master bedroom is what Howell dubs the "margarita lounge." To protect it from the weather, this terrace has a concrete roof with a thatched ceiling similar to the one that covers the sunset terrace down by the pool. While the home has a very carefully planned sequence of views and axes, the influence of the local style and craftsmanship allowed Howell to relax the rigor and let the design evolve in an organic way. It's very befitting for a house that emerged from completely local materials and talent. The home is also available to rent. For more information, visit retreatmexico.com.