The project is located in a country club on Route 6, in the district of Marcos Paz, province of Buenos Aires. In a predominantly rural setting, the neighborhood takes the form of two leaf-shaped clusters containing a large central park. Bordering on this void, at the end of the area, is the plot on which the house stands.
The orientations, as much as the semicircular shape of the property and its relative location in the neighborhood, define the implantation of the house. The sun from the east also offers the best and most extensive views of the central park, without interference. Consequently, the main functions of the house -the living room and the bedrooms- are located on this site. In contrast, the service areas are located to the west, filtering the afternoon sun and the views of the near neighbors.In this way, the longitudinal space is supported on the straight side of the lot with access from the north and ascending to the south, generating a second, more private, and contained floor to take advantage of the views from a higher level. The cross-section and the material definition of the project establish a big part of the idea of the project.
Particularly in this house, the constructive logic arises from the outset, resulting in an opportunity to develop a system that combines noble, bare, low-maintenance materials that tolerate the execution of the work in successive stages. The result is a house defined by this material logic.
The exposed “Silma” brick solves the closed sides, filtering views of the service areas and diluting the open spaces, but without interfering with the sloping shape of the roof. That resulting triangular space is transparent, both inside and outside, giving lightness to the whole and multiplying the illumination during the day. The metallic structure of IPN and UPN tubes is always visible, structuring the project and characterizing it. The double metal sheet and thermopanel polyurethane cover that allows maximizing insulation and execution times shows in its original expression. The walls to the east, also made of thermopanel are amalgamated with aluminum carpentry that lightly resolves the enclosure on the wall.
In keeping with this logic, the section completes the design. A unique and pure volume with a folded roof that grants access through the lowest point after crossing a semi-covered space, allowing the entire work to be perceived, the rising roof, the balcony, and the different situations of opacity and transparency.
Team:
Architecture Office: Centro Cero Estudio
Main Architects: Carolina Antolini, Leonardo Valtuille
Collaborator: Ariana Miranda, Martin Martinez, Marina Balduzzi
Photographer: Javier Agustín Rojas
