ABOUT
XKANA
A Baja California ecosystem shaped by nature, community, and a belief that the places we love are worth protecting.
A Place That Remembers What it Means to Belong
Born in Los Cerritos, Baja California Sur, XKANA is an eco-modular luxury housing development. Offering something rare in a landscape shaped by rapid growth, we offer innovation and rootedness. We created XKANA to meet the rising demand for quality housing stock with reverence—for the land, the climate, and the ancestral memory of this place.
The name XKANA carries deep symbolism. In Mesoamerican languages, kana means “to protect,” while the x gestures toward intimacy, origin and importance. Together, they form “the place that safeguards what is essential.” The name also echoes Skana—the Haida word for orca, a seasonal traveler between the north and the south Pacific. Like the orca, XKANA is a point of migration and haven: a refuge shaped by movement, memory, and myth.
Each villa reflects this philosophy—modular in form yet deeply connected in spirit.
A seasonal home that protects the soul.
BEHIND THE ARCHITECTURE
Where raw structure meets elemental grace.
XKANA’s architecture speaks in the language of its surroundings—rough concrete softened by time and tide. Rooted in eco-brutalist principles, each villa is designed not to dominate, but to belong—to the desert wind, to the shifting of the light, to the quiet pulse of the land.
Its modular form allows for adaptability, efficiency, and clarity of purpose. Materials are chosen with intention: cast concrete, warm wood, native flora. Each decision is contextual. Each surface is sincere.
The result is more than architecture—it is a living dialogue between form and environment, a structure that breathes with the rhythm of place.
Partners in Craft and Vision
With over 40 years of expertise, Grupo PILSA is a pioneer in Mexico’s prefabricated construction. Their SISTEMA PILSA® method unites advanced engineering and modular design to build faster, smarter, and with less waste—delivering structures that endure. Constantly innovating, they create frameworks built for longevity and adaptability.
The Thorpe Richards Team adds over 25 years of real-estate expertise and a five-generation legacy in development and design. Since 1885, their family has shaped communities across the U.S.—from Minneapolis’ Country Club District to the world’s first indoor mall, Southdale. More than marketers, they serve as stewards—guiding the right people to the right place.
Together, Grupo PILSA and The Thorpe Richards Team reflect XKANA’s essence: where innovation meets tradition, and modern design honors the continuity of craft.
THE PEOPLE
BEHIND XKANA
Grupo Alkimia
Family-led and rooted in Baja California Sur, bringing over two decades of experience in land acquisition, project finance, and hospitality operations. Led by siblings Sara, Pillar, and David, the team combines expertise in finance, luxury hospitality, and regional tourism—grounding XKANA in both legal insight and cultural understanding. Their role is foundational: aligning land with legacy.
Maru Serdán
Architect with a Master’s degree in Sustainable Design and Construction from the Universidad del Medio Ambiente and a Bachelor’s degree from Universidad Iberoamericana. She has participated in large-scale public works and restoration projects, as well as in residential architecture and interior design. Her approach integrates sustainability, contemporary design, and a deep awareness of the cultural and territorial context.
Shaun Higgins
Dedicated to making your mortgage a win—whether it’s in Minnesota, the rest of the U.S. or Mexico. Through CrossCountry Mortgage and Global Mortgage (MoXi), I help clients turn homeownership dreams into reality both locally and abroad. MoXi, a regulated lender in Mexico, offers fixed-rate, no-hidden-fee financing for U.S. citizens buying or refinancing property in Mexico. Backed by 200+ years of combined experience.
Patrick J. Kelly
Pat has over 36 years of experience as a corporate attorney representing clients across the U.S. and Latin America. Founder and chair of the Latin America Practice Group, he advises on mergers, acquisitions, finance, foreign investment, and manufacturing. Based in Minneapolis and Saltillo, Mexico, Pat serves individuals and companies—from startups to Fortune 500s, with deep expertise in Mexico and Latin American business.
Designers
Our graphic designer, interior designer, and fabrication designer have worked to shape how XKANA is seen, felt, and built. Together, they craft cohesive experiences—from visual identity to spatial atmosphere to physical form—merging artistry, function, and innovation to create designs that not only inspire but also endure.
Fabrication Designer: Sebastián Arroyo Hoebens
Graphic Designer: Miguel Eduardo Pulido
Interior Designer: Lenore Callahan
Limited Partners
Our Limited Partners are accredited investors who participate in select real estate projects under SEC-compliant private placement offerings. For more information about partnership opportunities, please contact us directly.
