casa mirador by S-AR emerges from mexican hillside in bare concrete form

the rectangular volume is embedded into a sloping plot and forms an open lookout terrace.

S-AR edited by christina vergopoulou March 10, 2023 3 min

S-AR’s Mirador House shapes out of concrete, glass, and metal

Architectural design studio S-AR (Stacion-Arquitectura) embeds the rectangular volume of Casa Mirador into a sloping plot of Coahuila, Mexico. Emerging from the mountainous landscape the residence shapes mainly out of exposed concrete, laying out several glass frames and metallic details. The proposed architectural program arranges the main living zones along with storage spaces and parking for vehicles within a small plan. The composed structure forms an orthogonal frame pierced by recessed openings and covered outdoor spaces, also, providing an open roof terrace overlooking the surrounding greenery.

the architecture plans a roof terrace overlooking the valley

Exposed concrete walls and bare blocks are used for the exterior structure and the interior partitions. Glass enclosures are positioned at the side of the guard´s house and metal gates run along the storage area and garage. The residential unit constructed by the Monterrey-based design studio occupies the upper part of a natural slope to take advantage of the height difference optimizing the views toward the valley and the mountains.

The volume lays out a small living rectangular plan at one end, including a kitchen, a bedroom, and services, providing each room with direct access to the exterior and open terrace. The remaining part of the house assembles a square-like space dedicated to storage, such as appliances, machinery, and vehicles. The interior arrangement sets out an open central zone enfolded within a perimeter of closets and storage spaces of various sizes, as well as an external staircase connecting all functions with the roof that serves as a view platform or lookout.

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casa mirador by S-AR emerges from mexican hillside in bare concrete form - 1 — the exterior staircase leads to the recessed entrance piercing the concrete volume

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casa mirador by S-AR emerges from mexican hillside in bare concrete form - 2 — the lookout roof terrace overlooks the surrounding greenery over the hill

casa mirador by S-AR emerges from mexican hillside in bare concrete form - 3 — casa mirador’s roof terrace enjoys views of the mountainous Coahuila region

casa mirador by S-AR emerges from mexican hillside in bare concrete form - 4 — the layout arranges the kitchen zone in direct contact with the natural slope of the plot

isometric drawing ground floor plan roof top terrace and lookout plan image by C129 image by C129 image by C129 image by C129

project info:

name: Casa Mirador
designer: S-AR | @stacionarq

lead architects: Cesar Guerrero, Ana Cecilia Garza

collaborators: Carlos Morales, Maria Sevilla

supervision: S-AR + Daniel Hernandez

builder & general contractor: Daniel Hernandez

location: Santiago, Coahuila, Mexico

photography: Ana Cecilia Garza Villarreal

model photography: C129 | @c129__

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