MM House by Colle Croce Arquitectos
MM House by Colle Croce Arquitectos
MM House, designed by Argentinian practice Colle Croce Arquitectos, is one of the latest additions to the suburb of Vicente Lopez, just off the Río de la Plata coast in Buenos Aires. Photography by Gustavo Sosa Pinilla
The ground floor features courtyards of various sizes, which blur the volumetric limitations of the footprint and create an adjustable open concept. Photography by Gustavo Sosa Pinilla
The backyard terrace is under a broad overhang, which juts into the garden and casts long shadows to the swimming pool. Photography by Gustavo Sosa Pinilla
The courtyards throw vast amounts of natural light around the ground floor, even when the glass portals are closed. Photography by Gustavo Sosa Pinilla
The architects used local materials to help express a warm, homely atmosphere. Photography by Gustavo Sosa Pinilla
Rodolfo Croce, principal at Colle Croce, says: 'One of the client's requests was to leave the natural colours of the materials, making the structure of the house visible'. Photography by Gustavo Sosa Pinilla
As time goes by, the wood will age to resemble the concrete, slowly turning grey due to its exposure to the sun. Photography by Gustavo Sosa Pinilla
Beyond the landscaped entrance, a wide wood staircase leads to the first floor. Photography by Gustavo Sosa Pinilla
Atop the stairs, an open play area separates the master bedroom and two children's rooms. Photography by Gustavo Sosa Pinilla
Landings on the first floor look out onto the garden below. Photography by Gustavo Sosa Pinilla
A wood wall in the master bedroom is painted an unexpected white. Photography by Gustavo Sosa Pinilla
The front courtyard and garden bring the outdoors in via large glass portals. Photography by Gustavo Sosa Pinilla
