Set on a very visible corner plot right at the entrance to the condominium, Casa Alpha was designed to dialog with its urban condition rather than hide from it. From the outset, the clients demonstrated their desire to take advantage of the generosity of the corner, creating a residence that was open to its surroundings and connected to the landscaping.

The project is organized in an L-shape, with a layout that makes the most of solar orientation, cross-ventilation and the relationship between interior and exterior. The entire social area of the house - including living, dining, kitchen and gourmet space - is positioned on the first floor, directly facing the corner of the plot. A large plane of glass frames, arranged in an L-shape, connects these areas to the garden and swimming pool, establishing a direct relationship with the landscape and the street.

The layout distributes the social areas on the first floor and the intimate areas on the upper floor, with three suites, an intimate living room and an office. This upper volume has sloping slabs that resemble a boomerang, creating an unusual and striking volumetry. The lightness of this upper structure contrasts with the transparency of the first floor, which is visually supported by two well-defined blocks: the toilet block at the entrance and the service block at the back.

The garage was integrated into the design of the volume, in a large overhang of the upper slab that forms the roof for the vehicles. When empty, the garage dissolves into the architecture, maintaining the prominence of the volume of the house. It can be accessed through the main entrance, which crosses the social area, or through a gate in the garden, allowing direct use of the outdoor areas.

The materiality of Casa Alpha is essential to its identity. The exposed concrete marks the slabs, beams and volumes of both floors, giving character and unity to the whole. This material, with its raw and timeless texture, contrasts with the wooden panels that make up the brises of the upper façade, responsible for filtering the light and providing privacy for the bedrooms. The result is a contemporary, light and generous residence that values conviviality, transparency and dialog with its surroundings.