The elongated sloping plot and a view of the woods at the back of the condominium, together with two established neighbors, were the central points for structuring the concept adopted in this project. At the request of the clients, the house had to exploit the slope of the roof, making it evident inside.

Seen from the street, a wooden portico announces the modest scale of a single-storey house, but once you pass through the front door, the house reveals itself. The ceiling slopes, the house opens up, natural light brings the materials to life and a few palm leaves appear in the illuminated void on either side of the house. The ceiling height, now much wider, a walkway that crosses the internal garden and a staircase that descends to a place we're not quite sure where.

The glued laminated timber used extensively in the house is responsible for the discreet volume of the garage, characterized by a set of porticos with an 8m span, which extend to the opposite end to form the social entrance to the residence.

The house uses a mixed construction system that blends glued laminated timber, metal structure and traditional masonry. The thermo-acoustic roof and a limited amount of exposure of glazed areas to the sun ensure excellent thermal comfort inside the building.

In order to make the best use of the natural terrain, the program is developed on two levels: the first floor and the lower floor, 3m below street level. 

The plant at street level is cut off by an internal garden that is illuminated and at the same time protected by 6-meter-high MLC brises. The louvers, which slope away from the sun, break up the direct radiation and provide privacy from the neighbors.

Inside, the striking presence of wood, stone, steel and brick cladding gives a lot of personality to the house inhabited by a couple and their two children.

On the lower floor, the living room connects directly with the internal garden and the barbecue area, which has an infinity-edge swimming pool that is practically surrounded by views of the forest. The fun is provided by a swing, installed almost at the end of the slab, allowing you to gain the ideal height to appreciate the forest from an even more privileged angle.