House in La Quebrada / Metropolis

The proposal contemplates the development of a two-story house, plus an independent service pavilion in the basement, taking advantage of the fact that the land has a slope from the entrance upwards. Because the best view of the valley is on the south side, which receives the most sunlight, a volume facing this panorama is proposed with a wooden lattice facade along its entire length to protect the intimate area of the house. Two wooden blocks support this large pavilion and are joined by a glass and extruded iron box that links the social area with the large garden that occupies almost two thirds of the lot. The volumetric composition breaks the relationship between the first floor and the second one creating a tension by this volume hovering over the surrounding areas.

House in La Quebrada / Metropolis
© Juan Solano Ojasi © Juan Solano Ojasi
  • architects: Metropolis
  • Location: Cieneguilla, Peru
  • Project Year: 2018
  • Photographs: Juan Solano Ojasi
  • Area: 2019.0 m2

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