Mexican design studio PPAA, which is fully known as Pérez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados completes a concrete villa in Switzerland's Lake Zurich. The home is defined by the long water component that brings a natural light reflection to the interior space. The goal of the home's design was to "blend into the terrain" as the exterior is a pale concrete finish with a full-height glaze.
The structure appears to be a single-story build and when entering, the interior has a large L-shaped space that hosts the dining, living, and kitchen areas. PPAA founder Pablo Pérez Palacios speaks to Dezeen about the design concept, stating "The house is part of an area that is currently being regenerated with many new buildings. Our proposal was therefore to create a timeless house, using natural materials: wood and concrete, to harmonise as much as possible with its surroundings."
Light Reflective Modern Villas
PPAA Completes the Concrete Villa with a 'Water Mirror'
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