El Montañés House / Gonzalo Iturriaga Arquitectos

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The structure is mainly composed of two concrete walls and a structure of pillars and beams made of metal profiles together with wooden beams and partitions. The volume is suspended above the natural terrain to resolve the complexity of a rocky terrain, finding 60% of these elements on the rocks of the place. The perimeter coverings and closures are made of heat-treated wood and sealed with primers. Glass facades with an external glued thermopane system.The envelope of the project defines a space articulated internally by 2 concrete walls. On the one hand, a common living and kitchen area; and a second with more compact bedroom and bathroom spaces. The façade is articulated through 3 faces. The staircase and the opening; The mountain view; and compact enclosures. At the sharpest end of the floor, there is a small terrace.Text description provided by the architects.Located on the slopes of Cerro del Cobre, the house is located on a predominantly southern slope over a ravine and mountain slopes. Composed of large groups of rocks, bushes, and some medium-height trees, the project is located perpendicular to the natural level of the terrain and in height seeking the position between and on the rocks that organize the place.