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Vertigo House
Image Courtesy Najas Arquitectos

Vertigo House

Vertigo House is a unique project that showcases the potential of a seemingly unusable site. The steep slope of the land presented a challenge for the team, as they needed to design a functional home for a young couple with two children while also incorporating an access point for vehicles.

photo_credit Image Courtesy Najas Arquitectos
Image Courtesy Najas Arquitectos
photo_credit Image Courtesy Najas Arquitectos
Image Courtesy Najas Arquitectos

The final design features the majority of living spaces on the first and second floors, with the third and lowest floor being dedicated to an outdoor pool area with views of the surrounding forest. The site also includes a small soccer field located 12 meters below the main floor.

photo_credit Image Courtesy Najas Arquitectos
Image Courtesy Najas Arquitectos
photo_credit Image Courtesy Najas Arquitectos
Image Courtesy Najas Arquitectos

The designers had to make significant changes to the landscape to ensure the house could be structurally sound on the slope. Inside, the design allows for uninterrupted views of the natural surroundings while maintaining a sense of privacy and lightness.

photo_credit Image Courtesy Najas Arquitectos
Image Courtesy Najas Arquitectos
photo_credit Image Courtesy Najas Arquitectos
Image Courtesy Najas Arquitectos

Materials Used:

STRUCTURE: Reinforced concrete for foundation and main columns and beams ans steel beams and decks for the slabs.
WOOD: Teak wood for facades, and pine wood for ceilings.
GLASS: Laminated Glass in smaller glasing and Tempered glass for railings and bigger areas.
Most materials for interiors are of local manufacturers, like floors and doors.
For lightning is used Lutron systems.

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