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Fincas
Project
This project required a house with a strong and imposing presence.
The design proposes a home spanning the width of the lot in a linear configuration, with living spaces facing north and service areas to the south.
The entrance is located between the dining and living areas. The dining room opens onto an outdoor gallery with a barbecue and dining tables.
The living room, featuring double-height windows, provides cross views of the front and rear gardens, and can expand into a semi-covered area by opening wide doors.
The private wing begins with a powder room, which also serves as the main bathroom for the bedrooms, followed by an outdoor bathroom. To the north are two secondary bedrooms.
The wing culminates in the master bedroom, complete with a walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom in the wet area.
About the project
Project Name:
Fincas
Project Size:
164m²
Location:
Fincas, Buenos Aires
Project Type:
Architecture
Building Type:
Single-family Residence
Studio:
Contec Arquitectos
Concept
This is how GlassHouse is presented: a home that seamlessly connects the habitat of social and natural man, with almost no boundaries.
The project features a landscape design resembling a public park, equipped with resting areas, pathways, and vegetation. It preserves existing trees and includes a small house consisting of a bedroom and its adjoining bathroom enclosed in concrete, evoking a primitive cave. This opens up to a single large public space containing an integrated kitchen, dining area, and living room, all housed within a glass structure supported by glass framing.
This space extends to a small terrace with an infinity-edge pool that cascades into the park.
To enhance the connection with nature, the design will be sustainable and complement the building's aesthetics. The windows will use double-glazed panels (3mm and 2mm) to provide acoustic and thermal insulation.
A key strategy includes a roof design that doesn’t align with the floor plan, allowing sunlight to enter during winter but keeping it out during summer. The only area that will consistently receive natural light year-round is the bedroom, bathed in the gentle light of the morning.
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