This monolithic black concrete home in the mountains of Argentina is modern brutalism at its best
Nestled in the mountains of Córdoba is a black-stained concrete property referred to as The Black Dwelling. Built by Argentinian studio AR Arquitectos, the residence occupies 550 square meters, and was commissioned to be constructed by a household. It is positioned in the little mountain city of La Calera, on the outskirts of Córdoba.
Designer: AR Arquitectos
“The principal idea was to break with the regular premises. Our consideration was placed on the option of concrete as the protagonist content in all its senses,” stated the studio.
The exterior of the home is marked by black-stained concrete, delivering the dwelling with a somewhat stark and bold aesthetic. It imparts the house with a sense of permanence and individuality. The dwelling capabilities two storeys, with the decreased amount partly sunken into the floor. Durable stairs guide to the main entrance, when a garage intended as a breezeway supplies a beautiful view of the dwelling. The garage is populated with autos arranged like a ramp. The floor floor of the dwelling showcases an open up-idea format and features as the communal room of the dwelling. This area is defined by sliding glass partitions that open out to beautiful views of the bordering mountains “The ground flooring, undermined in the terrain, offers guests the working experience of going by the undertaking and framing the views it suggests. The interior and exterior merge many thanks to the permeability that is accomplished by way of significant glazed surfaces, with home windows that hook up the inside area with a massive gallery, pool, garden, and the watch,” stated the studio.
The again of the property options a protected space that permits the residents to lounge about in the outdoor even though being secured from harsh daylight. A double-height spot geared up with a staircase is situated subsequent to the garage. This space boasts monolithic picket treads cemented into the concrete wall.
“The staircase is a single of the most important components, with the notion of expressing a material’s lightness above the robustness of another content, such as black concrete,” AR Arquitectos stated.
The higher storey of the household attributes two bedrooms, a property office, and a prolonged corridor. All the rooms have entry to views of the city of Còrdoba. The grasp bed room has a connecting terrace. It is also lined with a attractive wooden paneling. The wooden used for the paneling is more powerful and lighter than pine boards. The delicate and minimal supplies used to create the interiors, beautifully contrast the dark exterior. A wooden identified as Kiri was utilized to make slatted screens which protect up the windows.