Casa MS

House MS is located northwest of the city of León, Guanajuato in Mexico. Located in a residential development in one of the highest areas of the city, the property has a rugged and rocky topography. The design adapts to the natural conditions of the terrain, so it stands on staggered platforms which respect the natural slope. The interaction between the original stone of the site and the built space consolidates the general concept of the project.

The rotation in plan of the axes responds to the limits of the property allowing to generate the foreshortening of the main facade. This turn connects the facade directly to the Sierra and the dam near the property, providing a privileged view of the main bedroom spaces.
The project is developed on three levels: the ground floor works as an access and service area, the first level as a social area and the second level contains a private area. The staircase is located in a central point and is the connection between the three levels.

The central garden allows the adjoining areas to be in contact with the outside, providing natural light and visually connecting them with the spaces near the main facade and the rear facade. This allows all the rooms and circulations of the house to interact with the outside at all times.

We use the natural stone of the site as the base and foundation of the house, respecting and connecting the project with the natural environment. Structural elements such as steel, concrete and brick are arranged and displayed as a formal and aesthetic part of the house. The exposed structural elements generate the dialogue of the house with the natural and artificial physical environment. The arrangement of the structure significantly benefits the spaces allowing open floor plants with a feeling of spaciousness, permeability and a continuous visual connection between the exterior and the interior.