Sun House

Location: Paraná, Argentina The ‘Sun House’ is a modern family house designed around the idea of creating a native Argentinian look and feel by the use and consideration of materials, vegetation, landscapes, traditions and cultures. The concept design comes from the “Sun of May” (el sol de mayo), seen on the Argentinian flag, which shape is reflected onto the house itself, and used as a guide to creating sections and structural elements within the space. The space transitions and blends with the outdoors through the central ‘hall’, big glass and patio areas of the rooms, and the created outdoor ‘layers’. This space aims to act as an escape from the big city, and a chance to reconnect with nature and appreciate the country.

Isometric view of the hosue

Front of the house

Side of the hosue

View from the bottom of the ‘layers’ where the guest house is.

Due to the topography of this site, a ‘layer’ steps structure was designed so to the house is on straight ground. The structures created a nice blend and transition to the natural surroundings where different types of native plants would be placed. The height of this structure is purposely designed at an average step height so to the users can interact with the space more. The bottom layer is used as a guest-house. The infinity type pool is situated on the edge of the top layer aiming to enable a clearer view of the river, which creates a connection between them.

Fire pit area

Infinity pool

Centre 'hall'

Kitchen and living room section

Rendered top view

Initial concept sketch

Sun of May sketch

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