pezo von ellrichshausen architects: solo houses

'casa pezo' by pezo von ellrichshausen architects located in catalonia, spain
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chile-based pezo von ellrichshausen architects has produced the first home for this year's solo houses series.
now an annual initiative, emerging prominent architecture firms are tasked with encapsulating their design philosophies
within a 200 m2 vacation home. innovation and creativity are limitless providing designers with an opportunity to propose
ideal structures with viable budgets.



exterior veranda provides panoramic vistas of the matarranya region
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a hollowed monolithic concrete form rises above the landscape providing unobstructed views of the matarranya region of spain.
a substantial base supports the inhabitable element from below instilling within dwellers the feeling of hovering above the trees.
the circulation consists of a focal room containing a pool which extends choreographed views through punched fenestrations.
living spaces are swept to the perimeter veranda which serves as a hybrid observation platform and balcony while the corners
perpetually remain open-air.



veranda overlooking the surrounding landscape
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thick exterior concrete walls contain elements needed for service functions while simultaneously providing a heightened
sense of privacy and enclosure. an impression from the wooden form-works provide a surface texture to the monochromatic facade.
a photovoltaic solar system for electricity, closed loop underfloor radiant heating, onsite waste decanting and water storage
together create a self supporting and energy efficient residence. further exploration is accommodated on the concealed roof
carpeted with native vegetation.



enclosed pool area with selected views of the surrounding landscape
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floor plan / level 0
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floor plan / level 1
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section
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section
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elevation
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elevation
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section perspective
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model
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process sketch
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process sketch
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project info:


location: polygon 13, parcel nº 245, cretas, teruel province, spain.
architects: mauricio pezo, sofia von ellrichshausen
associated architects: alberto haering, gonzalo urbizu
collaborators: bernhard maurer, valeria farfan, eleonora bassi, ana franzisca freese
construction: estentor, oscar arias and oscar martin