Glass house

Three elements define the composition. The first, a white assemble block, with the garages and services on the lower floor, and the suites with balconies on the upper floor. The second element, a similar block in technological glass, defines the areas of social use, exposing a strong coexistence with the external green areas and the third element, a steel blade covered in naval wood that intercepts the two volumes. The blade purposely divides the building into two parts, one with a social function and the other with a private function. At the back, it supports the pool, a steel water fountain brings lightness to the set. The upper part of this blade coincides with the sill of the upper floor, when it approaches the entrance, it curves to become the protective covering at the entrance to the residence. This movement of the blade is easily perceived in the architectural set. The parts turn out to be flexible, something like a substratum of the inside/outside duality. For both it is possible to transit effortlessly. Modify without prejudice. The seasons of the year, however, will make a record of time on the wooden blade. 

“(…) in these eternal lines you walk right by my side.

So long as folk can breathe or eyes can see

so this will live, and this gives life to you and me.”

(Willian Shakespeare, Sonnet 18)

Cherry Hills Village CO, 5430SF