It started out as a noble real estate development venture, with Carlos Couturier and Moisés Micha rescuing Mexican residences from ruin. Before long, Moisés’ brothers Rafael and Jaime were on board, and the quartet began plotting Grupo Habita, the pioneering lifestyle hotel brand launched in 2000. Brick limestone, exposed concrete, and wood define Otro Oaxaca by RootStudio All four of the partners traveled frequently, and “we found hotels then to be a bit boring or too stiff.