Entrepinos Housing in Valle de Bravo, Mexico by Taller Hector Barroso.
The house unfolds rhythmically due to a succession of regular columns. There is a playful approach to scale and atmosphere, as large open spaces transition into smaller porticos. The resulting thresholds become in-between moments for reflection, where one can appreciate the view and the aesthetic beauty of the surrounding spaces. Where volumes intersect, a different rhythm takes over – narrow wooden lattices bring a greater sense of transparency to the otherwise solid form.
A monolithic concrete stairwell connects the communal ground floor to the more private spaces of the upper level. Niches are moulded out of the thick walls, highlighting the subtle scars from the previous formwork. A quiet moment that creates a beautifully subtle result.
The buildings are largely constructed from concrete, pine and mud bricks. “The balance between materials – mud and wood – and its vernacular building processes bind this country house in harmony with its context”, explain the architects. Inside, the neutral, earthy palette continues. Rooms are restrained and simple, featuring wooden shutters, exposed brick walls, and soft natural furnishings – an interior design scheme overseen by Mexican studio MAD Concept.
Due to the extremely pared-back nature of the interiors, varying natural light effects become the key decorative element. Soft morning sun turns into a strong warm glow at sunset, momentarily staining the walls in deep orange hues. The changing environment around the house is always noticeable inside – from the breeze to the temperature, to light – a conscious connection that brings life into the raw interiors.
Related: Exceptional Concrete Apartment Building in Mexico City by Taller Hector Barroso.
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