Casa Bosque

Mar del Plata, Argentina

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Casa Bosque

Mar del Plata, Argentina

Firm

Carmona Perez Marino

Type

Residential › Private House

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2024

SIZE

3000 sqft - 5000 sqft

BUDGET

$500K - 1M

A home designed for a lifetime
“Casa Bosque” stems from the desire of a couple with adult children to build a retreat that would allow them to disconnect from the fast pace of the city. Initially conceived as a summer and weekend residence, the project was envisioned from the beginning as a future permanent home. The clients had a very clear idea: a single-story house, free of stairs, ensuring accessibility and comfort over time. The material palette was also well-defined: exposed concrete and large openings to bring in natural light and frame views of the surrounding landscape.
The main challenge was the site: a plot with a steep slope and limited dimensions to accommodate the entire program on one level. The solution emerged from this very constraint. The house was partially elevated to free up the lower level, where the barbecue area, laundry room, and a covered parking space were located, making use of the topography without altering it aggressively. As a result, the house sits atop a stone base made of gray porphyry, giving the impression of a concrete box gently resting on the natural terrain.
The main entrance is accessed via a ramp that follows the slope and leads to the upper floor, while a secondary entrance connects to the lower level. This strategy not only resolves functional needs but also enhances views toward the forest.
Formally, the house responds to the site’s setback regulations, creating subtractions that generate patios and semi-covered areas. In these voids, existing eucalyptus trees grow through the architecture, reinforcing a sense of integration with the landscape. Developed in the post-pandemic context, the project emphasizes the idea of a continuous exterior path: from the ramp, through grassy steps, to the deck and a spiral staircase—the house can also be experienced from the outside.
Materiality reinforces the concept of permanence and connection to the surroundings: exposed concrete with vertical grain patterns created by pine formwork; perimeter beams in phenolic panels that maintain a clean aesthetic; black iron carpentry and detailing; and a bedroom volume clad in black-stained wood, perceived as a railcar nestled in the forest. The entire composition seeks a synthesis between solidity and contemplation, between living and landscape.

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Casa Bosque

Mar del Plata, Argentina

Casa Bosque

Mar del Plata, Argentina

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