Designed by Mateo Ponce de León, the 367 House was completed in 2014 in Mendiolaza, Córdoba, Argentina, and it boasts 3,229 square feet of space. The residence features an L-shaped layout that was achieved by implementing a pair of juxtaposed rectangular prisms, one of which includes the social spaces while the other comprises the private living areas.
The first volume flaunts an open plan as well as a large transparent area facing north. It is supported by four concrete columns and large inverted beams that allow it to cantilever 13 feet above the ground thus helping create a double-height ceiling for the courtyard below.
The second volume was created using stone and glass, and it is buried partially for privacy purposes. Its rooftop complements the social spaces and ensures parking spaces for two cars. At the intersection point of the two volumes, the architects implemented a staircase made out of concrete and wood.
From the architect:
367 house was designed over the highest point of the lot, which is steep and has a big area. The lot is located in the city of Mendiolaza and the intervetion seeks to enhance the views to the mountains and also to the city of Cordoba. The idea consist of two juxtaposed rectangular prisms, getting as result a house with an “L” shape.
In one of the volumes is where social life happens, it has an open plan and a big transparent area which face north. It flies over the site integrating itself to the landscape. Structurally it is solved by four concrete columns and inverted beams of big dimensions in order to achieve that four meters cantilever, which creates a double height space over the main courtyard.
The other volume, which contains the “private activities” is semi buried and made of stone and glass, it dialogues directly with the landscape. The rooftop of it, is used as expansion of the social sector and also to save two cars when not in use. The main entry it´s also here, which is protected by a light metalic structure.
The vertical circulation is solved by a stairs in the intersection of the two volumes, made of wood and concrete. The convination of open, partially covered and covered spaces plus double heights make this house flexible, fluid and in constant contact with the enviroment.
Architects: Mateo Ponce de León
Location: Mendiolaza, Córdoba, Argentina
Area: 300.0 sqm
Project Year: 2014
Photographs: Gonzalo Viramonte
Project and Technical Direction: Mateo Ponce de León
Construction: Desarrollos B+
