Casa Estuario
House for an Engineer and a Doctor
| Program: Private Residence | Client: Confidential | Location: Serena del Mar, Cartagena, Colombia | Year: 2024 |
Esta Imponente residencia de dos plantas se sitΓΊa dentro de Estuario Condominio Marino, un enclave suburbano privado situado a escasos minutos del centro histΓ³rico de Cartagena de Indias. En un entorno natural enriquecido por cuerpos de agua que se integran con el Mar Caribe, la casa se configura a travΓ©s de una sofisticada estratificaciΓ³n de volΓΊmenes, diseΓ±ados para maximizar las vistas mΓ‘s significativas mientras se resguardan de las parcelas vecinas, garantizando asΓ un Γ‘mbito de privacidad y tranquilidad.
La selecciΓ³n de materiales nobles, tales como la madera, el concreto y la piedra, subraya el carΓ‘cter sensorial y la autenticidad de una arquitectura tropical, contemporΓ‘nea y vanguardista. El volumen rectangular, revestido en travertino, alberga las Γ‘reas de servicio de la residencia, actuando como una base sΓ³lida para el volumen superior, de tonalidad blanca, que acoge los dormitorios y espacios privados. Este contraste volumΓ©trico no solo articula una jerarquΓa funcional, sino que tambiΓ©n potencia la experiencia espacial.
El espacio subyacente a este volumen superior estΓ‘ dedicado a las Γ‘reas sociales, un amplio comedor conectado a un gran salΓ³n de doble altura facilitan la conexiΓ³n fluida entre la calle y el canal circundante. Este diseΓ±o no solo optimiza la continuidad espacial y visual, sino que tambiΓ©n refuerza la interacciΓ³n entre el interior y el entorno natural, promoviendo una experiencia de vida que es a la vez envolvente y contemplativa.
This impressive two-story residence is situated within Estuario Condominio Marino, a private suburban enclave located just minutes from the historic center of Cartagena de Indias. In a natural setting enriched by bodies of water that integrate with the Caribbean Sea, the house is configured through a sophisticated layering of volumes, designed to maximize the most significant views while shielding itself from neighboring plots, thus ensuring a realm of privacy and tranquility.
The selection of noble materials, such as wood, concrete, and stone, underscores the sensory character and authenticity of a tropical architecture that is both contemporary and avant-garde. The rectangular volume, clad in travertine, houses the service areas of the residence, serving as a solid base for the upper white volume that contains the bedrooms and private spaces. This volumetric contrast not only articulates a functional hierarchy but also enhances the spatial experience.
The space beneath this upper volume is dedicated to social areas, with a large dining room connected to an expansive double-height living room facilitating a seamless connection between the street and the surrounding canal. This design not only optimizes spatial and visual continuity but also reinforces the interaction between the interior and the natural environment, fostering a living experience that is both immersive and contemplative.