Casa 6

This house allows for tropical dwelling, from the amplitude of the space to the connection with the environment, thanks to regulation, protection, and integration of something as essential as the roof.

Can a roof have multiple uses?

A topography with more than a 60% slope, a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean, and extremely thick foliage were the main features of the property where our clients wanted to build their private home.

Our first decision was to divide the home into two levels. One level, for the social area, was located at the same height as the natural ground and had the most privileged view. The lower level offered a more private area for the rooms. We created a laminated wood structure that held the “big roof”, which was our original name for it, according to its main function. We soon saw the need to evolve this name as we started giving the roof different features, making it the main element of the whole design.

 

The roof ceased to be a mere coverage, and became the element that gave proportion and scale to the main façade. It became an element of integration with the surroundings, regulating light through perforations of different densities, based on natural geometric patterns. The roof acts as a temperature regulator, naturally syphoning off the hot air in order to achieve a comfortable room temperature. The material, texture, and color choices for this integral element allow it to blend into the surrounding landscape, from a distance as much as up close.

This house allows for tropical dwelling, from the amplitude of the space to the connection with the environment, thanks to regulation, protection, and integration of something as essential as the roof.

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