house in front of the parc
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From Marcos Garbin
In San Rafael, Mendoza, this architectural piece unfolds—a serene response to the harmony of form and function. This contemporary haven, rooted in the Andean landscape, seeks elegant simplicity in its dialogue with the surroundings.
The internal structure, conceived with calculated lightness, seamlessly merges with exterior enclosures of local brick, extracting the essence of the surrounding earth at a strategic distance of 20 kilometers. This choice, more than a stylistic whim, reflects a conscious integration of the work into its context.
The material palette—composed of stone, brick, metal, and wood—presents itself with precise sobriety. Stone, with its geological origin, imparts stability, while bricks, born of the fusion of earth and fire, establish a resonant connection with regional construction traditions. Metal and wood, in their essence, serve as elements of functional and aesthetic articulation.