This concrete house named Sobrino House is designed by A4 Estudio as a dwelling and also workspace. Located in Mendoza, Argentina, the architects have been designed the concrete house as the place for living, relaxing, as well as working in nice atmosphere and good looking design.

As a dwelling, the concrete house got quite unique design in the raising main volume in about 2.5 meter from the land. It is the topographic operation done by the architects following the natural slope as well as designing the entrance underneath the main level. Furthermore, the concrete house got square floor plan with good control to the natural light and also the surrounding views. The central patio is designed related to the circulation as well as slips the slope of the land. Such design makes the concrete house has eccentric structure and hideaways the spatiality. Meanwhile, the path ways become the house’s heart.

The corbels of the concrete house are held by inverted beams and concrete tensors on the top; making the structure visible and becoming the house identity. The living area is placed elevated and more private in the concrete house. The main level is also functional and possible in senses. via

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