Casa Senda

How did this place come about and what made it different from the start?
The idea of Casa Senda was born about nine years ago during a trip to a small village in France, but it materialized just two months ago in downtown Guadalupe, Zacatecas.

In the search for the perfect space, we found a recently restored old house, ideal for continuing to shelter stories. The place itself is our main distinctive feature: we are located inside a historic home that still preserves its quarry stone wall and exposed wooden beam ceilings, designed with the intention of finding peace in every cup of coffee. It was created for those who have lost their way—hence our name.

What part of the day, space, or creative process do those who work here enjoy the most?
What we enjoy most about working at Casa Senda is the opportunity to talk with those who visit us and to create a connection between the drinks and each person. We cherish that moment when a beverage becomes something special before being served, because we believe every cup holds a story.

If someone is coming in for the first time, what should they not miss?
The experience of enjoying their drink in the space itself. When creating Casa Senda, we made sure the space felt unique—reflecting the essence of the place and the comfort of home.

What has been an interesting challenge that has made you rethink something about the project?
Definitely the construction process and the reinterpretation of the space. Renovating a house with so much history meant entering into dialogue with its memory and understanding that we weren’t designing from scratch, but building upon layers of time. The challenge was not only architectural, but also cultural. We sought to preserve the essence of an old house, understand its character, and at the same time adapt it to our present reality.

It was an exercise in balance—between tradition and the present, between preservation and transformation—ensuring that the space could continue telling its story while making room for new experiences.

What influence, idea, or reference continues to shape the way you work today?
Our main inspiration came from the small cafés of Montpellier, a town about six hours by train from the French capital. I had the opportunity to visit them during a school exchange. They taught me that it is possible to find a sense of home, even when you are miles away.

What place, project, or person has inspired you recently and why?
Lately, we’ve been inspired by the very community that has formed around Casa Senda. More than a specific project, it’s the people who inhabit the space—those who come to read, paint, talk, or simply reconnect with themselves.

We’re inspired by how each person reinterprets the space through their own story. We also continue to find inspiration in small neighborhood cafés—like those we visited in Montpellier—where time seems to move differently and the everyday becomes ritual. They remind us that coffee can be more than a drink; it can become a refuge and a starting point.

Is there an object, corner or detail of the place that has a story that few people know?
The quarry stone wall and the wooden beam ceiling. They have accompanied this house through all its transformations and symbolize structure and strength; quarry stone, in particular, is part of the city’s essence.

If this project were a city, a book, or a record, which would it be and why?
It would be The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. We identify with the idea that getting lost is also part of the journey, and that every outward search is, at its core, a journey toward yourself.

Casa Senda was born from that notion: understanding that journeys—both physical and emotional—transform us, and that sometimes we need to pause to listen to the signs. Like in the novel, we believe the true treasure is not at the final destination, but in what we discover along the way.

Answers by Vero Rosales y Gus Coronado de Casa Senda