The project of Cieneguilla 1302 is located in a residential neighborhood, on the city's northeast side.
One of the goals of the project, was to build a house that would have the lowest environmental impact, while respecting the site as much as possible and preserving some of its original form, as well as using its own resources as a part of the construction materials.
We also looked for a house that would be highly insulated and well-oriented, in order to have thermal comfort.
Due to the fact that the site was located on a corner, with a considerable slope on the south side, we decided to build a retention wall that would contain the soil that could be exposed to erosion; therefore we used the stone found on the site. We also restored some of the surrounded areas of the property to its original form, in order to drain the stormwater properly.
By using exposed materials, such as concrete, stone and brick, we expect to lessen the property maintenance costs and work in the future. Furthermore the house was designed as an "L" letter, so only green areas surround it, taking advantage of the best views.
While over 50% of the house faces south, the east wing protects the rest from the morning sunlight. A steel louver gives some shade to the main bedroom, especially during the summer. In addition, a sloped roof facing north has been added as a part of the design, such element helps to cool the house, while reducing the sunlight exposure all year round.
As a conclusion, we think that with this project, we have set a benchmark for future design challenges.
