Subirá House

Subirá House is a two-story residence in the Art Nouveau style located in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Its exterior features curved lines and ornamental patterns characteristic of early twentieth-century design.

Architect Blas C. Silva Boucher designed this residence in 1910 during a period of significant architectural change in Puerto Rico. The building represents a moment when European design movements influenced the island's building traditions.

The house shows how European design ideas were brought into Caribbean homes by local builders and residents. It reveals how wealthy families in Ponce used their homes to express their taste and connection to the world beyond the island.

The building is best viewed from the street to see its decorative details and architectural features in natural light. It sits in Ponce's historic center, making it easy to visit along with other old buildings nearby.

The house features intricate metalwork on its balconies and windows that shows the skill of craftspeople working in early 1900s Ponce. These fine details are easy to miss but become clear when you look closely at the building.

Location: Ponce

Inception: 1910

Architects: Blas C. Silva Boucher

Architectural style: Art Nouveau

Address: Calle Reina, 107

GPS coordinates: 18.01207,-66.61612

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42