Quinta Mamá, Mid-century residence in Chacao, Venezuela
Quinta Mamá is a four-story residence in the Chacao area of Caracas, Venezuela, shaped to resemble a ship and decorated with Art Deco geometric patterns. The building has several large rooms across its levels, including a library and a dedicated disco area.
The house was built in the 1950s as a home for the mother and brother of Marcos Pérez Jiménez, who governed Venezuela from 1952 to 1958. After he was removed from power, the property was left behind and has remained largely abandoned ever since.
The ship-like shape of the building reflects a taste for bold, theatrical design that was fashionable among wealthy Venezuelans in the 1950s. The geometric patterns on the facade give a sense of how much the original owners wanted the house to make a strong visual impression.
The property is on Calle Mohedano in Chacao, on the eastern side of Caracas, not far from the Caracas Country Club. The building has been empty for years, so access to the interior is not possible.
The property has a guitar-shaped swimming pool and a wine cellar built to double as an air raid shelter, reportedly inspired by a palace in Istanbul. This mix of decorative excess and wartime caution makes it one of the most unusual private homes in Venezuela.
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