Abraham Cota Paredes Arquitectos

V House

The plot is located in the limit of a closed condominium, with a height difference of 8 meters at the back, which allows us to release the views to the east of the metropolitan area of Guadalajara. To take advantage of the location, the plan has a staggered configuration, making the space expand, as the visitor walks deeper into the house. A large window frames the horizon, yet preserving privacy due to the change in ground level.

In the center of the plan, a patio, which will become the heart of the house, articulates public and private areas, providing lighting and ventilation. In the patio there is a body of water with a tree, which captures light from the south, through a kind of chimney that blends the light. A wooden cross reminiscent of Barragan seems to float in space, framing the patio. Water, the tree and light, fill the space with an aura of serenity. The double height space creates a spatial continuity or fluidity. Upstairs, the master bedroom faces the eastern part of the city. To the front, facing the neighboring houses, two other bedrooms are placed, united through a balcony.