Luis Barragán House and Studio

. The former home and studio of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Luis Barragán has been converted into a museum in Mexico's Hidalgo neighborhood. Architecture and design enthusiasts frequently visit the property to survey the artist's ingenious use of color, light, shadow, form and texture. From the street, you'd never guess the personality inside: the bold gray facade blends modestly with the neighboring houses. Walk inside the property, however, and you'll find eye-catching walls in a kaleidoscope of bright colors and fountains and pools.

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Tell me what this place is all about

. Architecture and design enthusiasts visit this museum, the former home and studio of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Luis Barragán. From the street, you'd never guess the personality inside: the bold gray facade blends modestly with the neighboring houses. Go inside the property, however, and you'll find eye-catching walls in a kaleidoscope of bright colors, as well as fountains and pools. Museum visits are by reservation only and are always accompanied by a guide. There are a limited number of visitors per day and children under 10 are not allowed.

What is the collection like?

The house in Mexico's Hidalgo neighborhood has been preserved as it was when Luis Barragán lived there until his death in 1988. Visitors come to see his expertise in design, architecture, and color play.

And the exhibits?

There are occasional non-permanent exhibits on architecture and design.

What did you do with the crowd?

Don't worry, your guide will not let you get lost. In fact, he or she will be very helpful in explaining Barragán's ingenious use of color, light, shadow, form and texture as you walk through the property.