The Manila’Bang Show 2024 happened between November 14 to 17 at SPACE at OneAyala. The new venue gives artists and galleries an opportunity to showcase their art at the heart of the Makati Central Business District. With that in mind, BluPrint takes you on the ground of its opening day. Many galleries came out in […]
Cañada House: Embracing the Landscape with a Minimalist Touch
The Cañada House blends in with the hills of Naucalpan, Mexico as it brings its slopes into its form. Escobedo Solize balances the home’s modern minimalist design with the rugged terrain it sits upon. It makes a strong case of how the built environment doesn’t need to be removed from the natural.
Hanging on the Hillside
Cañada House seamlessly cascades down a steep slope with cantilevered volumes arranged in a staggered manner. The ravine’s character remains undisturbed as the structure floats above it. The home intertwines with and makes space for the area’s natural landscape while offering views of the surroundings.
Concrete and glass define the Cañada House’s materiality. It creates a strong contrast that establishes the structure from the surrounding lush greenery. Its angularity and orderly geometric consistency further plays along this design direction. Minimal ornamentation and decorative elements focus on the purity of form and material.
Each space has a curated view that emphasizes constant engagement between users and their context. The home plays around with the site with elevated walkways connecting above. A collection of courtyards mixed with pocket gardens make for a dynamic outdoor experience.
A Play on Levels
The interior spaces carry on the exterior’s minimalist philosophy. Finishes are left in their raw state, in line with making it compatible with natural appearances. Sleek black accents, trims of steel, and touches of wood fill the spaces with an industrial feel. Curated furnishings and accessories add warmth and character without detracting from the architectural features. All these elements orchestrate a sophisticated setting despite its rural context.
The uncluttered floor plan and double-height volumes enhance the sense of spaciousness and lightness within. Carved from the bottom of the structure is a central patio with an open-air kitchen and a semi-covered pool.The ground floor contains the public hosting areas and kitchen. Meanwhile, the second floor houses the bedrooms and a more private set of shared areas.
The Cañada House’s integration with nature comes with a slew of sustainable designs. Its material choice contributes to the building’s energy efficiency through its thermal mass properties. The strategic allocation of openings and windows captures the flow of air around the landscape. Furthermore, its elevated form preserves the original character of the ravine.
Turning Around Context
The Cañada House works with the difficult terrain it sits upon with a stylistic touch. Its clever design solutions and plays on elevation fosters a harmonious coexistence between these two elements. Furthermore, the use of modern and contemporary design still retains a modern character in a rural landscape. Fitting it within the present constraints invites ingenious solutions that make for a unique design in its place.
Read more: Quin Hill Camp: A Sustainable Immersive House in the Countryside
Photo credit: Ariadna Polo
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Every year, the holiday season brings a flurry of new decor trends. While it’s fun to experiment with the latest styles, sometimes it can be a little taxing and confusing keeping up with them. But the good news is that you don’t need to follow every trend to create a stunning Yuletide aesthetic. Here are […]
The ICA Art Fair happened from November 21 to 23 at W High Street in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). This inaugural art fair was organized as a charity event for the benefit of the ICA Alumni Association Scholarship Foundation. “This one-of-a-kind charity event will feature a curated selection of leading contemporary artists, displaying works across […]
Swiss architect and designer Aurel Aebi, co-founder of atelier oï alongside Armand Louis and Patrick Reymond, brings a tactile, storytelling approach to design. Visiting Manila for the Louis Vuitton Savoir Rêver exhibition, Aebi shared insights into their philosophy and process, demonstrating how everyday objects can transform into elegant, functional art pieces. At atelier oï’s studio […]
This 2024, we’ve seen a lot of emerging design ideas, taking inspiration from fashion, music, psychology, and philosophy, that changed the way we perceive interior spaces. And now that we’re approaching the Yuletide season, you might want to break away from your usual way of decorating and try something fresh and out of the ordinary. […]
Download this month's BLUPRINT magazine digital copy from:
Subscribe via [email protected]