Francisca Rodriguez, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

When you think of a first floor condo you can't begin to imagine such a dramatic space being created. With more a feeling of a home, this private sanctuary is a study in efficient and elegant use of space. Entering the unit you immediately recognize the detail and style to create the first ''wow'' experience with the rock-accent wall leading upstairs and the wall of wood panels concealing the ultra-modern Italian kitchen behind.The entertainment space of living, dining and kitchen all are in a cohesive and inviting environment with rectangular wrought-iron framed glasswork opening up the area to the outdoors with greenscape and water feature that runs the width of the unit. The double-high ceiling captures light and creates a sensation of a vast expanse with its framless glass pane