Torres House / GLR Arquitectos
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Architects: GLR Arquitectos
Location: Monterrey, Mexico
Project Team: Bernardo Chapa, Joaquín Jenis, Tomas Güereña, Diana Guerra, Eduardo Fuentes
Project Area: 5,942 sq ft
Project Year: 2008
Photographs: Jorge Taboada
Set high in the Sierra Madre mountain range, the Torres House seeks to establish an intimate contact with the natural environment in which it is located. Discreetly open towards the street, the house is accessed by crossing over a fountain from which a huge oak tree emerges, impressive both for its size and its beauty. Once on the porch, a grand mural-like door -constructed of marble, wood and steel- welcomes the visitor.
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Inside, the entry hall merges into an area of contrasting materials consisting of Santo Tomas marble and volcanic stone walls. From this area there is a visual continuity with the rest of the house and with the garden that was left in its natural state as a small oak forest.
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In the living room, conceived almost as a glass box, one can experience the view to the Sierra Madre peaks in the distance and the garden near by. Owing to its location within the mountain, where winters can get really cold, there is a fireplace for the family to gather around in the evenings.
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From the dining room and the media room, one can access the roof terrace and enjoy the splendid views of the Sierra Madre as well as of the city of Monterrey. Here the musical background of the sounds of nature is in sharp contrast to the roar of the city below.
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Nice photos. Nothing more, actually.
Yeah… its true, nothing specially interesting here. And I hate the reflective stone in the flor, next to the pond… (among many other things..)
By the way, floor type “floor” … it seems that you insist on being “mala leche” … I think that if you understood, right
nothing special without the lights on !
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I love it:)…modernism rocks.
Level 1 plan really bothers me… spaces don’t seem generous and lack flow.
I love it:)…modernism rocks.
not big deal, have seen this trought the whole city
not big deal, have seen this trought the whole city
and you what have you done to be published here?
Does anyone have any information on the concrete block material or materials like it? I’m assuming it’s a veneer?
Yes, please..
this is really beatifull!
you guys are just haters. this house is SICK.
Great design, I’ll give them an A+
totally agree with nuge & robert !!!
clear and clever concept, clean and modern design, well done.
Really beautiful living space, makes me want to move. I want a home with a hole in the middle!
Lights on but no one is home.
wow! absolute fabulous, this is really “clean” design and much good usable space. love it!
very nice..
would be good to see more life in there..
I like the project..
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Hey nice one, wud have been great wit habitat around . . . … . looks dud without
Where exactly is this house located? In a well protected, gated community? I am wondering because of the two BMW’s parked with no sort of protection.
Please God! No more of this!
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