Cochineal, a bright red dye derived from insects, helped make Oaxaca wealthy in the 18th century when European elites went crazy for the color. Cabra pays homage via the red rug in the living room.

"It’s about living with the seasons and the land while ... Inspired by the work of 18th-century landscape architect Capability Brown, the wall is a reinterpretation of the historic ha-ha ...