pc HOUSE
In
the search to create an architectural piece that comes from innovative forms
and finds -in that quest- the paths to perpetuate this condition, Ricardo Agraz
and Karina Castro combine efforts and imagination. The result is [ PC ] House,
a dwelling based and tailor made for a family program that takes the land as
the perfect frame for doing so: it takes the river's length for self
adaptation.
And
once this natural environment is tamed, the structure is used to contain it
within the house, entering the backyard towards the living room and dinning
room.
Spanish
ivory marble slabs allow the continuity into the frontal areas of the house,
centered themselves by a water fountain that shall play the main role of this
first floor. Whereas the main entrance, allowing space for a strong character
too, is guarded by a steel art piece done by the architect, specifically made
for this house and named 'Family'.
Balanced
by strong art pieces, this first floor contains discreet covered area for up to
three vehicles, one small bathroom –at a convenient distance from the rest of
the areas-, family studio, kitchen, laundry, dining, living rooms and a
spacious and privileged terrace.
The
upper floor carries a private personality designed exclusively for the master
bedroom and children where bathrooms extreme the delicacy of every detail. The
use of woods and spanish marble guarantee quality and elegance throughout this
second stories, completing the impeccable conception of the architects, also
carried by the mastery work of general contractor Sergio Pacheco.
pc
HOUSE
Location:
Zapopan, Jalisco. Mexico.
Date:
Assignment 2005. Construction
2006.
Author:
Agraz Arquitectos S.C.
Ricardo Agraz.
Karina Castro
General Contractor:
Sergio Pacheco Otero
Collaborators:
Beatriz Ramirez Romero.
Alberto Tacher.
Sara Tamez.
Woodwork: Mauricio Jamieson Ojeda.
Aluminum: Hugo A. Romo Santana.
Lighting: Karina Castro.
Industrial design: Cubo 3.
Marble: Marblex.
Interior design: Karina Castro.
Furniture: Casa di Colle.
Photography:
Mito Covarrubias.
Art:
Fernando Colunga
Land area: 431m2
Builded area: 436m2