Monterrey, Mexico
GLR Arquitectos / Gilberto L. Rodríguez
Post By:Kitticoon Poopong
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jorge Taboada |
The CG House rests on a generous 17,250 sq. ft. site adjacent to the
Sierra Madre mountains. While the site’s steep slope presented a number of
design challenges, the dramatic views it afforded of the city of Monterrey provided the architect with a number of opportunities as well.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jorge Taboada |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jorge Taboada |
From the street, two massive oak tress rise to provide privacy and welcome shade to the
swimming pool terrace above. Due to the sloping nature of the site, a massive, exposed concrete wall defines and encloses the swimming pool and garden areas of the house and sets the tone for the design of the house itself, which is clad in brown/black volcanic stone, IPE wood, white stucco and steel.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jorge Taboada |
A wide exterior granite staircase lead to an intimate garden of
palm trees. Directly ahead is a 12 feet-high dark oak door whose grand scale offers a hint of the dramatic scale of this 10,650 sq. ft. home that lies beyond, beginning with an entry foyer whose 15 feet-high walls are adorned with silver leaf. A massive sculptural piece of coconut roots, steel and rocks was designed specifically for this space.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jorge Taboada |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jorge Taboada |
The living room, as well as the dining and family rooms, all have large windows with views of the garden, allowing light to penetrate deep within the spaces as well as creating a seamless interplay between the interior and exterior spaces. Also, within the house, subtle level changes between rooms not only add interest to the interior layout but these changes also reflect the site’s topography.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jorge Taboada |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jorge Taboada |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jorge Taboada |
In the private areas of the home, which is articulated through a long corridor, the occupants have access to a second garden, located at the highest point on the building site, which is less formal and more recreational.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jorge Taboada |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jorge Taboada |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Jorge Taboada |
The people
Architects: GLR Arquitectos / Gilberto L. Rodrígue
Location: Monterrey, Mexico
Project Team: Enrique Salas, Tomas Güereña, and Felipe González
Photography: Jorge Taboada
via:contemporist
