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Project • By Héctor Navarro Architects • Housing

Casa Reversa

Located in Sierra de Ibio, within a landscape that retains its historical urban fabric and rural character, this residential house navigates the tension between strict local regulations and contemporary spatial needs. The design avoids the trap of literal reproduction, opting instead for a structural reinterpretation of the region’s architectural heritage. William Mulvihill Caption Geometry and environmental considerationsThe “Casa Reversa” is defined by a single L-shaped volume that folds to enclose a private garden. This configuration is not merely formal; it serves as a primary tool for passive climate control. By orienting the "solid" faces to the north and east, the structure acts as a thermal buffer agains... More