Located in Loma Verde, Escobar, this single-family residence is based on a clear premise: to demonstrate that it is possible to develop high-quality architecture within a mid-range budget, without compromising identity, materiality, or environmental performance.
The project is developed on a single level in order to preserve as much open green space as possible and to strengthen the relationship between the house and the surrounding suburban landscape. The organization of the spaces responds to solar orientation criteria, prioritizing that the most frequently used areas receive the greatest possible amount of natural light and sunlight throughout the year, thereby improving indoor comfort and reducing energy demand.
From the early stages of design, guidelines from international environmental certifications—particularly LEED for Homes—were incorporated, understanding sustainability not as a technological addition but as a transversal criterion guiding design decisions.
The house combines an austere and durable material palette, where exposed concrete serves as the main structural and expressive element. Its presence is balanced by natural wood cladding, black anodized aluminum frames, and porcelain flooring, creating a contemporary atmosphere in which the warmth of the materials complements the strength of the construction system.
Energy efficiency strategies include double-glazed windows, thermal insulation of heating pipes to minimize losses, temperature control through programmable thermostats, low-consumption LED lighting, and exterior lighting designed to prevent light pollution. Additionally, the use of water-based paints, finishes, and adhesives helped reduce the emission of volatile organic compounds, improving indoor environmental quality.
Beyond its technical aspects, the project seeks to redefine the conventional image of the suburban home. Concrete is expressed with structural and material honesty, yet it finds balance in an architecture conceived for everyday life, where light, domestic scale, and the warmth of materials create a constant sense of protection, comfort, and shelter. The house proposes a contemporary way of living, in which efficiency, materiality, and well-being are part of a single architectural idea.
