Simple Grandeur

The Owner’s wish was for a house in the city that would possess the qualities of a countryside home. For this reason, he chose a large plot of 920m², almost twice the size of a standard lot. He also requested that the residence be single-story, with high ceilings and exude a sense of understated elegance. Regarding the building program, beyond the living areas and the necessary auxiliary spaces, the Owner requested 3 bedrooms – one of which should be spacious and include its own bathroom – an office, a gym, a swimming pool, and a covered parking space for 2 cars. No constraints were imposed concerning the construction budget, and thus we faced the challenge of self-restraint and “economy” in the design proposal, so that the building would not be extravagant, intricate, or pretentious. With the Owner’s agreement, we concluded with a morphologically simple design proposal, with minimal volumetric composition, restrained use of materials, but rich in spatial experience and living quality.