Big Fish House, Faro De José Ignacio, Uruguay housing images, Residential building design
Big Fish House in Uruguay
02 October 2024
Design: Martin Gomez Arquitectos
Location: Faro De José Ignacio, Uruguay, South America
Photos: Daniela Mac Adden
Big Fish House, Uruguay
Upon arriving in José Ignacio, you will encounter El Secreto, a house situated on an irregular strip of land shaped by its proximity to the dunes and the sea. The primary goal of the project was to preserve the wild, untouched surroundings. To achieve this, the house was elevated, offering unobstructed sea views while minimizing its impact on the natural landscape.
The design places the ground level of the house on pillars, detaching it from the earth. This creates space beneath for garages and service areas, which are subtly integrated into the wild local vegetation. Above, the upper floor floats over this area, giving the house a light and unobtrusive presence.
The house’s form is simple and pure, with a key feature being the creation of a large inner courtyard. This central courtyard forms a circulation plan where bedrooms alternate with semi-private courtyards. These courtyards not only enhance privacy but also introduce more natural light into the interior spaces, strengthening the connection between inside and outside. The layout allows the inhabitants to interact visually, even when located on opposite sides of the house.
The social spaces—dining room, living room, kitchen, and barbecue area—are aligned in a continuous flow, connected by an expansive deck that reinforces the connection between each space. This alignment reflects the core premise of the studio: to create an outdoor-oriented lifestyle that harmonizes with the surrounding natural environment. The design invites its occupants to live in constant dialogue with nature, ensuring that the house is an extension of the landscape.
Big Fish House, Faro De José Ignacio – Property Information
Architecture: Martin Gomez Arquitectos – https://martingomezarquitectos.com/en/
Completion date: 2021
Floors: 2
Photography by Daniela Mac Adden
Big Fish House, Faro De José Ignacio, Uruguay images / information received 021024 from Martin Gomez Arquitectos
Location: Faro De José Ignacio, Uruguay, South America
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