Urrutia House / Sol Blanc

Curated by Clara Ott

Read the original version in Spanish here.

Architects: Sol Blanc
Area: 129 m²
Year: 2019
Photographs:Gonzalo Viramonte
Manufacturers: Holcim, Aluar, Arena Hnos, AutoDesk, Donadio, FV, Hormigones Terra, IPS, JOHNSON, Merlino, POLYTEMP, Trimble, ferrum

Text description provided by the architects. The house is located in a neighborhood in the city of Córdoba, aiming to consolidate and enjoy a beautiful city that is currently experiencing a concerning process of expansion, population displacement, and abandonment by citizens attracted to homogeneous, gated communities on the outskirts. The concept for the house stems from childhood memories and the sensations evoked by the beautiful lot and its wooded neighborhood: the desire to live among courtyards and trees within the city. Consequently, the house is made up of different spaces with varying qualities and levels of privacy that complement the trees and shape the courtyards. A large entryway serves as an articulator and transition between these interior and exterior spaces. The stairs are arranged around the tree in the internal courtyard to provide access to the different levels.