Casa Peñas Casa Peñas is located in the Pedregal district to the south of Mexico City and unfolds behind a large volcanic stone wall that encloses a private garden. The project’s volumes are set back from these walls, generating gaps, crowning features, and sources of light.
The various spaces are turned towards this garden generating a dynamic relationship between the interior and exterior, taking advantage of the inward-facing views of the project.
The main street entrance consists of two white-concrete volumes and a natural steel plane. The short side, which creates the façade on the street, is almost completely blind, whereas inside the long side of the first floor volume is entirely glazed, connecting every room with these open spaces.
The program is arranged longitudinally in a careful modulation over two levels, with only the central staircase breaking the scheme to generate a large, double-height space.
The exterior photograph displays the front facade of the house situated alongside a road.The exterior photograph displays the front facade of the house situated alongside a road, captured from a different perspective to provide a unique viewpoint.The exterior photograph highlights the expansive set of glass windows and walls of the house, which provides a glimpse of the indoor spaces.The exterior photograph depicts the lower level of the house adjacent to a tall outdoor concrete structure topped with stone wall.The photograph displays a tall tree positioned outside the house, adjacent to the glass wall, creating a striking juxtaposition between nature and architecture.The photograph highlights a specific section of the courtyard, allowing the viewer to appreciate the exterior architectural design of the house.The interior photograph captures the living room, which is adorned with furniture and features a wooden ceiling. The expansive glass walls and doors offer a picturesque view of the outdoor area and its greenery.The upper level interior of the house is captured in the photograph, showcasing a lengthy hallway with wooden flooring and glass walls.
