SPRB arquitectos: UR house, mexico

‘UR house’ by SPRB arquitectosall images courtesy of SPRB arquitectos

the simplicity of the UR house comes from its geometric base structure in which a cantilevered volume – whose form references the archetypal shape of a house – intersects its depth. designed by mexican-firm SPRB arquitectos, this family home features inner courtyards and green patio / terrace which offer views out to its guayangareo valley, mexico location. the main communal spaces – kitchen and family room – are located at the subterranean level with open vistas of the garden. the master bedroom is on the ground level with two additional sleeping quarters and a study on the second floor. tiered terraces extend outwards from the back of the house for immediate access to the exterior which directly open the dwelling up to the outdoors. because of a tight budget the construction materials of concrete and and brick are left in their unrefined form which provide and expressive visual contrast between the stacked structures.

front entrance

inner courtyards offer views of to the dwelling’s guayangareo valley, mexico location

alternative views of the courtyard and the structure’s contrasting structural materials of brick and concrete 

a green terrace / patio offers more outdoor space to enjoy the natural surroundings

main floor where the master bedroom is located

master bedroom with square cut-out windows

the construction materials used on the exterior carry through to the interior 

view of how the cantilevered form intersects the dwelling 

all windows are in square shaped 

profile in which windows line the entire length of the building

tiered terraces extended from the back of the house

the subterranean level of the house has open views to its valley location

ground level -3.00

ground level 

ground level +3.00

south elevation

west elevation

east elevation

section

section

project info:

project: UR house        

architects: SPRB arquitectos – laura sánchez penichet, carlos rodríguez bernalcollaborators: juan carlos arauz, ricardo valdivia, jonathan estradastructural design: ulises vázquez / cie gdlconstruction: carlos primo torres arenalphotos: SPRB arquitectosarea: 270 m2location: morelia, mexico.date: project, 2010construction dates: 2011-2012