airy vaulted roofs crown robust concrete base of cristián nanzer's residence in argentina

airy vaulted roofs crown robust concrete base of cristián nanzer's residence in argentina

vaulted roof tops residence by Cristián Nanzer in argentina

 

Architect Cristián Nanzer unveils Casa R&C, a residence nestled within a suburban neighborhood in the southwestern part of Córdoba, Argentina. Photographer Gonzalo Viramonte casts his lens on this architectural composition that centers around five parallel vaulted bands, each 3.45 meters wide and spanning 15.50 meters in length. These structural elements define the spatial organization of the project and establish a construction module that governs every aspect of the design. The vaulted roof, functioning as a parasol, extends over the north and south facades, creating transitional spaces between indoors and outdoors. Under this roof, the dual nature of Casa R&C emerges: a robust, cyclopean concrete base anchors the ground floor, while the vaulted upper level emphasizes lightness, transparency, and sweeping views. 

airy vaulted roofs crown robust concrete base of cristián nanzer's residence in argentina
all images by Gonzalo Viramonte

 

 

Casa R&C’s plot orientation leads to the layout composition

 

The plot of the establishment, measuring 25.45 by 59 meters, enjoys a south-facing front and slopes gently toward its northern rear boundary, which opens to a scenic golf course. This context led the Córdoba-based architects at Cristián Nanzer to proceed with the layout of the house, locating the social areas to the first floor for panoramic views, while bedrooms and daily living spaces are tucked into the north-facing ground floor, connected to the garden.

 

Access to the home is through a double-height space that offers views of the golf course. A staircase within this volume connects the upper and lower floors, facilitating movement between the interior spaces and the garden, complete with a pool. The ground floor, acting as a podium, integrates the terrain’s natural slope, resolving access points and providing a solid foundation for the lightweight structure above.

airy vaulted roofs crown robust concrete base of cristián nanzer's residence in argentina
Cristián Nanzer unveils Casa R&C, a residence in Córdoba, Argentina

 

 

cyclopean walls echo South American building traditions

 

The design of the residence celebrates local craftsmanship and South American building traditions, combining sturdy walls and vaulted ceilings with a contemporary look to architecture. Cyclopean concrete walls ground the base of Casa R&C, while exposed brickwork forms its distinctive vaults, diffusing warm, soft light throughout the interiors. To preserve the purity of the vaulted ceiling, Cristián Nanzer’s team visibly routes utility installations through galvanized piping reminiscent of industrial buildings. Adding to the overall appearance, an independent sculptural water tank enhances the entrance’s prominence while serving functional purposes. This approach stays true to its regional and cultural roots while delivering a contemporary feel.

airy vaulted roofs crown robust concrete base of cristián nanzer's residence in argentina
this architectural composition centers around five parallel vaulted bands

airy vaulted roofs crown robust concrete base of cristián nanzer's residence in argentina
these structural elements define the spatial organization of the project

airy vaulted roofs crown robust concrete base of cristián nanzer's residence in argentina
the vaulted roof, functioning as a parasol, extends over the north and south facades

airy vaulted roofs crown robust concrete base of cristián nanzer's residence in argentina
under this roof, the dual nature of Casa R&C emerges

airy-vaulted-roofs-robust-concrete-base-cristian-nanzer-residence-argentina-01-13-2024-designboom-1800-01

a robust, cyclopean concrete base anchors the ground floor, while the vaulted upper level emphasizes lightness

airy vaulted roofs crown robust concrete base of cristián nanzer's residence in argentina
the plot of the establishment enjoys a south-facing front

airy vaulted roofs crown robust concrete base of cristián nanzer's residence in argentina
its northern rear boundary opens to a scenic golf course

airy-vaulted-roofs-robust-concrete-base-cristian-nanzer-residence-argentina-01-13-2024-designboom-1800-02

exposed brickwork forms the distinctive vaults

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access to the home is through a double-height space that offers views of the golf course
access to the home is through a double-height space that offers views of the golf course
combining sturdy walls and vaulted ceilings with a contemporary look to architecture
combining sturdy walls and vaulted ceilings with a contemporary look to architecture
an independent sculptural water tank enhances the entrance’s prominence
an independent sculptural water tank enhances the entrance’s prominence
Casa R&C celebrates local craftsmanship and South American building traditions
Casa R&C celebrates local craftsmanship and South American building traditions
the vaults establish a construction module that governs every aspect of the design
the vaults establish a construction module that governs every aspect of the design
a staircase within this volume connects the upper and lower floors
a staircase within this volume connects the upper and lower floors
this approach stays true to its regional and cultural roots
this approach stays true to its regional and cultural roots
cyclopean concrete walls ground the base of Casa R&C
cyclopean concrete walls ground the base of Casa R&C
the vaults diffuse warm, soft light throughout the interiors
the vaults diffuse warm, soft light throughout the interiors
locating the social areas to the first floor for panoramic views
locating the social areas to the first floor for panoramic views
the ground floor, acting as a podium, integrates the terrain’s natural slope
the ground floor, acting as a podium, integrates the terrain’s natural slope
to preserve the purity of the vaulted ceiling, Cristián Nanzer visibly routes utility installations through galvanized piping
to preserve the purity of the vaulted ceiling, Cristián Nanzer visibly routes utility installations through galvanized piping
elevations by Cristián Nanzer
elevations by Cristián Nanzer
axonometric plan by Cristián Nanzer
axonometric plan by Cristián Nanzer

 

project info:

 

name: Casa R&C

architect: Cristián Nanzer | @cristian.nanzer
location: Barrio La Cascada, Córdoba, Argentina

 

technical direction: Cristián Nanzer, Daniel Villani

collaborators: Lourdes Cuadro, Juan Dimuro

structural engineer: Edgar Morán

construction: Estudio Nebreda & Villani (Adriana Nebreda, Daniel Villani)

landscape design: Estudio Paisaje Contemporáneo | @paisajecontemporaneo

electrical installations: Gabriel Canelo

carpentry: Anodal Company

photography: Gonzalo Viramonte | @gonzaloviramonte

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