The solution to inhabit one of the highest points in town needed to be subtle and precise, in order to allow the house fit over the topography and adopt a flexible plan to assure all spaces would enjoy external views.

The answer focused on placing the main three-story volume, over the more accessible area of the topography and articulate a second ...

The solution to inhabit one of the highest points in town needed to be subtle and precise, in order to allow the house fit over the topography and adopt a flexible plan to assure all spaces would enjoy external views.

The answer focused on placing the main three-story volume, over the more accessible area of the topography and articulate a second body in cantilever. This distribution was necessary to fulfill the client’s requirements to have public areas and the master bedroom on the same step-less level. A ramp leads to the main entrance, framed by a concrete structure, letting the experience start at the intersection of both volumes.

In the interior, a library-wall offers a warm welcome and that opens to a wide space with large windows offering a full view of the city. On the other side, the master bedroom adds a panoramic glimpse of the city skyline to the experience. The two secondary bedrooms are located in the lower levels and have independent entrances.

The analysis gave special attention to the sunlight received on the southeast façade, for this reason it was necessary to use certain elements as movable louvers and light roofs, to block the sun in critic hours and enjoy the view the rest of the day.

The easy configuration of spaces in a free plan, together with the management of natural textures, warm colors and natural light, gives as a result the perception of comfortable sensations for its inhabitants and a harmonic dialog with the surroundings.