Completion year: 2024 Gross built area: 470 m2 Project location: Barrio Dalvian, Mendoza, Argentina Program / Use: Residential Architecture - Photo credits: Luis Abba

The project is located on a double corner lot in the foothills of Mendoza, with three street frontages and a two-meter level difference between the western edge, which offers views of the mountains, and the eastern side, oriented toward the city. The design seeks to maximize these predominant views, integrating the surrounding landscape into everyday life. The house is organized around solid bush-hammered concrete walls that, through a sequence of planes, define the main spaces and points of access. Resting on this base is a pure upper-level volume built in board-formed concrete, strategically opened on both façades to enhance views from the bedrooms and private areas. Toward the west, the house approaches the street to facilitate access while incorporating screens that preserve privacy without compromising daylight or views. On the ground floor, an exposed concrete screen suspended above the ground defines an outdoor garden that protects the stairwell windows. On the upper level, a perforated metal screen, detached from the main glazed opening, allows breezes to circulate while framing views of the mountains, giving the volume a restrained and refined character. The perimeter walls, ranging from 30 to 40 centimeters in thickness, contribute to the building’s thermal mass, ensuring bioclimatic comfort. In addition, strategically placed openings between the concrete planes allow for nighttime cross-ventilation, taking advantage of the cool air descending from the mountains. The material and chromatic palette establishes a dialogue with the surrounding landscape through the use of bush-hammered concrete with local stone aggregates, board-formed concrete, metal cladding, and weathered wood. These durable and honest materials integrate naturally into the site, ensuring that the building ages gracefully over time.