- Space:
11 ft²
12 months:
2023
Producers: Eternit
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Lead Architect:
Diego Soto Madriñan
Textual content description offered by the architects. This home is a reinterpretation of vernacular structure throughout the Colombian countryside.
Vernacular structure, deeply rooted in tradition and neighborhood identification, holds profound significance, particularly in rural areas like Anolaima, and Cundinamarca, the place various landscapes converge, echoing a robust connection to the land’s wealthy heritage. These conventional constructing practices not solely adapt to native environmental circumstances but additionally embody the values and aspirations of the communities they serve in time. The home is a refuge, a spot that gathers and protects.
This home integrates all spatial relationships and actions below a single-pitched roof, extending by means of open-air perimetral corridors that function pure extensions of the dwelling area. By blurring the boundaries between inside and exterior realms, it invitations inhabitants to immerse themselves of their pure context, fostering a profound sense of belonging and well-being.
In a setting the place assets are sometimes scarce, the reliance on native supplies transcends practicality, turning into a tribute to conventional craftsmanship and easy development strategies. Each potential materials is upcycled and recycled, a nudge to environmental consciousness, resourcefulness and primary frequent sense. The roof construction is crafted from previous pine flooring and zapan wooden A-frames. Resting upon present foundations from an previous mill, the home embraces its historic roots whereas minimizing its ecological footprint and development prices.
The format prioritizes cross air flow and pure lighting, enhancing consolation and power effectivity.
This design merges native architectural traditions with trendy dwelling necessities, bridging the previous and current to make sure the relevance and adaptableness of vernacular structure in an ever-evolving context.
By embracing these ideas, the home embodies the notion of “structure with out architects,” honoring cultural heritage, selling sustainable practices, and difficult typical notions of time throughout the area of structure. It stands as a substitute for the enduring legacy of “native” structure and its skill to create areas that resonate deeply with each previous and future generations.
