Villa Vortex in Querétaro, México by ggarchitects + Paulo Flores

Article source: Paulo Flores + ggarchitects

Villa Vortex is the result of a collaboration between architect Paulo Flores and ggarchitects for a site in the city of Queretaro, Mexico.

The concept of the project is developed crafting a circulation “vortex” that carefully erodes the interior volume creating a series of patios and triple height zones that articulate the inner spaces defining the dynamic and elegant composition of the project.

Entrace elevation, Image Courtesy © Onnis Luque

• Architects: ggarchitects + Paulo Flores
• Project: Villa Vortex
• Location: Querétaro, México
• Photography: Onnis Luque
• Local Architect: Grupo Camprubi Arquitectos
• Year of completion: 2015

Night vision of north elevation, Image Courtesy © Onnis Luque

Unlike traditional organization principles defined by walls, doors and corridors, the circulation in Vortex remains organic and visually continuous connecting interior and exterior spaces through curved walls and organic openings that are linked via a playful stair that dramatically crosses over the eroded inner spaces.

North elevation, Image Courtesy © Onnis Luque

Perspective of the entrace, Image Courtesy © Onnis Luque

The circulation vortex is expressed on the exterior via distinct volumes that are softly interlocked by a continuous glass strip. These volumes are accentuated by their different materiality and construction system.

The lower volume is formed by a series of organic flowing fair-faced concrete walls that seem to challenge gravity to choreograph the division of the living areas, kitchen, dinning room and the master bedroom while providing the base support for the house.

Detail view of west corner, Image Courtesy © Onnis Luque

Detail of an organic wall, Image Courtesy © Onnis Luque

The upper volume is made of a lightweight composite that is supported by a steel frame that reduces the need for visible columns where a studio space is located with direct access to a more private elevated open terrace on the second floor.

The façade that links directly to the elevated terrace is developed with elegant horizontal slits allowing direct views out while at the same time providing more privacy from the street below.

Detail view of the entrance, Image Courtesy © Onnis Luque

Elevated terrace, Image Courtesy © Onnis Luque

Two-guest bedroom with a shared bathroom are located on a volume that appears to float above the second floor providing amazing unobstructed views towards the beautiful landscape surrounding the city of Queretaro.

The seemingly opaque and heavy appearance of the volume from the exterior is contrasted with the luminous and dynamic openness of the interior spaces.

First floor open space, Image Courtesy © Onnis Luque

Luminous ground floor space, Image Courtesy © Onnis Luque

The project responds to strict local planning regulations by reinterpreting them to result into a contemporary, exciting and innovative space for living.

ggarchitects is a young architectural office specialized in digital architecture and design, innovation and research.

Patio curved walls, Image Courtesy © Onnis Luque

Perspective from the stairs, Image Courtesy © Onnis Luque

It was founded in 2008 by Andrés Arias (México), José Ramón Tramoyeres (Spain) and Sangyup Lee (South Korea) from the beginning.

Our team believes in enviromental, social and economic sustainability, networking, exploring and applying new technologies and advanced geometries.

Start of the curved stairs, Image Courtesy © Onnis Luque

triple height space, Image Courtesy © Onnis Luque

We do so based on two essential pillars: research (generating knowledge) and innovation (applying knowledge through our teaching).

First floor plan, Image Courtesy © ggarchitects

ground floor plan, Image Courtesy © ggarchitects

ground floor plan, Image Courtesy © ggarchitects

ground floor plan, Image Courtesy © ggarchitects

Tags: Mexico, Querétaro

Category: Villa

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