A two-story contemporary house located with forest views.

Scope of Work: Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior & furniture design
Area: 15,070 ft2 / 7,642 m2
Location and Date: Mexico City, México / 2013
Architecs: Ezequiel Farca
Photography: Jaime Navarro / Roland Halbe

A view of the living area with enormous windows built from floor to ceiling, bringing in natural features such as natural light and views of the forest from the outside.
A view of the living area with enormous windows built from floor to ceiling, bringing in natural features such as natural light and views of the forest from the outside.
The living room is adjacent to the dining room, which is linked with the exterior, giving the impression of infinite space.
The living room is adjacent to the dining room, which is linked with the exterior, giving the impression of infinite space.
The diniing area, which is next to the kitchen and living room. The natural wood components create an earthy atmosphere.
The diniing area, which is next to the kitchen and living room. The natural wood components create an earthy atmosphere.
A simple bedroom with natural wood flooring and a large floor-to-ceiling sliding door that lets in plenty of light.
A simple bedroom with natural wood flooring and a large floor-to-ceiling sliding door that lets in plenty of light.
An airy and light-filled bathroom with a free-standing soaking tub and a marble-enclosed shower area. There is a door that leads to the swimming pool.
An airy and light-filled bathroom with a free-standing soaking tub and a marble-enclosed shower area. There is a door that leads to the swimming pool.
The bathroom also has a marble-topped sink that extends all the way to the wall, the sink is sloped to allow the water to drain directly.
The bathroom also has a marble-topped sink that extends all the way to the wall, the sink is sloped to allow the water to drain directly.
Outdoor dining with a lounge space in the shadow of trees, with artificial lighting hanging from the branches.
Outdoor dining with a lounge space in the shadow of trees, with artificial lighting hanging from the branches.
A view of the breakfast nook with recessed chancelleries, and TV room with a view of the swimming pool.
A view of the breakfast nook with recessed chancelleries, and TV room with a view of the swimming pool.
The landscape was designed with local climate-adapted flora, and vertical gardens can be found on the walls. Solar power systems and water-saving automation systems were installed.
The landscape was designed with local climate-adapted flora, and vertical gardens can be found on the walls. Solar power systems and water-saving automation systems were installed.
The house is created with surprising multi-functional spaces moveable lattices that house various areas of the house.
The house is created with surprising multi-functional spaces moveable lattices that house various areas of the house.
Dark cladding is utilized in the exterior, with a vertical garden integrated into the wall.
Dark cladding is utilized in the exterior, with a vertical garden integrated into the wall.
A house plan 1 of the Barrancas house.
A house plan 1 of the Barrancas house.
A house plan 2 of the Barrancas house.
A house plan 2 of the Barrancas house.
A house plan 3 of the Barrancas house.
A house plan 3 of the Barrancas house.
A section plan 1 of the Barrancas house.
A section plan 1 of the Barrancas house.
A section plan 2 of the Barrancas house.
A section plan 2 of the Barrancas house.

Barrancas House is a renovation project for a home originally built in the 70s and which, despite not being visually attractive, had some potential space. For the team at Ezequiel Farca, the challenge was to design in a way that would allow the project to be defined by its focus on detail, modernity and spatial transitions that generate a sense of excitement and wonder in users.

To take advantage of the privileged location of the residence—which has a forest view—large windows were installed from floor to ceiling, bringing in the exterior’s natural elements such as natural light and views of the forest, without compromising the comfort and privacy of the home’s inhabitants.

The program includes amenities for the family to enjoy different activities from the privacy of their home: movies, wine storage, a private gym, two terraces, a pool, a garden and green areas.

While roaming through the halls, one can find unexpected multi-functional spaces, achieved through mobile lattices, hidden doors, recessed chancelleries, custom-designed furniture, and artificial lighting with an automated system for different user necessities.

The landscape was designed with plants that are adapted to the local climate, and vertical gardens can be found on the walls. Solar power systems and automation systems for water saving were implemented.

The selection of materials such as marble, stone and wood, along with natural colors of dark green and brown provide an earthy feel that, integrated with the exterior, create the feeling of unlimited space.

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