HW Studio has designed a distinguished home located in the forests of Morelia, Mexico. The project is called "The Hill in Front of the Glen" and features a unique vaulted concrete living room partially dug into the ground.
Due to its low-to-the-ground placement, the home has a unique affinity with the natural landscape. The vaulted concrete living room opens up to the outdoor vegetation and offers a unique indoor-outdoor feel. Meanwhile, the entranceway to the home consists of a sunken hallway flanked by concrete walls. Concrete equally clads the interior walls, and the curved vaulted ceilings are felt in every room and create a unique atmosphere.
The homeowners wanted to preserve the rough and natural atmosphere of residing in the mountains, and the architects did so in their material choice of raw and unpolished finishes.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Vaulted Concrete Architecture
- Designing homes with vaulted concrete structuring partially dug into the ground offers a unique blend of indoor-outdoor living experiences and a chance to preserve natural surroundings.
- Low-impact Home Design
- A focus on raw and unpolished material choices creates an opportunity for homes to not only co-exist with, but preserve, the natural environment surrounding them.
- Innovative Living Spaces
- Creating living spaces that are not only functional, but incorporate visionary designs that blend with their surroundings can offer a unique atmosphere and unparalleled living experiences.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- Architects and designers can explore innovative ways to incorporate raw materials like concrete in home design that preserve and blend with their natural surroundings
- Real Estate
- Homeowners can explore ways to create unique living environments by incorporating raw and natural materials to blend into the surrounding landscapes.
- Sustainable Living
- From material choices to energy-use, a focus on sustainable designs creates an opportunity for homeowners and architects to innovate and create structures that co-exist with nature rather than diminish it.
