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Casa Patio

Cherem Arquitectos

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Master bedroom in front of  water feature - Rafael Gamo
Family room - Rafael Gamo
Main facade connection to the garden - Rafael Gamo
Master bedroom in front of  water feature - Rafael Gamo

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House
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Deepak Jawahar
Deepak Jawahar Cofounder at The Architecture Story
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Dennis Vlietinck
Dennis Vlietinck Head of Design at Wink
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Giovanni Zaccariello
Giovanni Zaccariello SVP Global Visual Experience  at Coach
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Farid Ziani
Farid Ziani Partner Architect Designer at KTX archiLAB
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Gilbert Khalil
Gilbert Khalil Director of Design and Technical Services at Sunset Hospitality Group
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6
5.25
Anne-Rachel Schiffmann
Anne-Rachel Schiffmann Director of Interior Architecture at Snøhetta
The combination of a restrained mat...
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7.75
Nicolas Delefosse
Nicolas Delefosse Founder and Creative Director at NDDO
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7
7.5
7.38
Asif Din
Asif Din Sustainability Director at Perkins&Will
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6.25
Jocelyne Sacre
Jocelyne Sacre Design Strategist at Consultant
I will buck the judges trend here a...
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5.38
Cathy Figueiredo
Cathy Figueiredo Cofounder at Wanna
I understand the intention of creat...
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5.5
Liqun Lin
Liqun Lin Executive Director at Xiamen Wenqu Decoration Design
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6.5
5.5
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5.75
Sontaya Bluangtook
Sontaya Bluangtook Associate Design Director at UNStudio
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7
6.5
7
6.88
Lisa Adams
Lisa Adams Director of CitizenHKS & Sustainable Design Leader at HKS
5
5.5
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5.13
Lucy Bagshaw
Lucy Bagshaw Project Director at Tp Bennett
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4.5
Klein Dai
Klein Dai CEO at Algebraist Brand Management
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5
6.25
Baoyu Tian
Baoyu Tian General Manager at Foshan Shengtianjia Lighting Equipment
5.8
6
6
6
5.95
Bangsheng Yang
Bangsheng Yang Founder at Yang & Associates Group
6
7
6.5
5.5
6.25
Woody Yao
Woody Yao Director at Zaha Hadid Design
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Dirk Osinga
Dirk Osinga Founder at STUDIOSINGA
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The house is a contemporary interpretation of an hacienda, fitting the architectural program around a big patio. This hacienda is comprised vollumetrically by five white concrete intersecting pavilions. The slabs are oriented perpendicular to each other, with one slab serving as the primary living and sleeping area, while the other slabs houses public areas, the kitchen, dining, and utility spaces. The intersection of the slabs within’ its tall and clear glass sliding doors creates a blurring boundary between the interior and exterior spaces.

The design emphasizes a seamless flow between the interior and exterior, with large sliding glass doors and windows that open up to the surrounding landscape, primary element in the design concept. The patios and courtyards provide opportunities for outdoor living and dining, while also allowing natural light and ventilation to penetrate deep into the interior spaces.

The surrounding landscape is carefully integrated into the design, with native plantings and outdoor seating areas that enhance the connection between the house and its environment. The house is situated on a gently sloping site, with views of the surrounding mountains and valleys that can be enjoyed from both the interior and exterior spaces.

Regarding the materials used, natural stone has been chosen for the public and exterior areas, wood for the bedrooms, and concrete for the service areas. The walls have been clad in neutral-toned stone, and the bridges and pavilions have been constructed with large floor-to-ceiling windows, accompanied by wooden blinds. The ceilings vary depending on the space, using concrete or wood according to each area’s function.

Overall, the design of the house is a celebration of the natural beauty of its surroundings, with a focus on creating a harmonious and seamless connection between the built environment and the landscape.