This Mexican Home Offers Plenty of Entertaining Space
Vasiliki Marapas — August 5, 2014 — Art & Design
References: dpc-arq.blogspot & dezeen
P+0 Architecture designed the 'IPE House,' a Mexican home characterized by its inventive use of outdoor and entertaining space in Monterrey.
The plot was divided into two parts, the primary lot containing a two-storey structure that looks out over a garden, patio and terrace. The architects explain, "There's a deep interconnection between the two halves that extends the length, width and height of space. Both levels are visual[ly] and functionally connected with the garden through enormous sliding glass surfaces."
Inside, the ground floor contains an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area bordered by a glazed wall that overlooks the garden. Sliding doors keep the divisions on the ground floor minimal, as well as maintain the fluidity of the outdoor-indoor relationship. An external staircase continues to connect the upper levels of the house to the outdoor space.
The plot was divided into two parts, the primary lot containing a two-storey structure that looks out over a garden, patio and terrace. The architects explain, "There's a deep interconnection between the two halves that extends the length, width and height of space. Both levels are visual[ly] and functionally connected with the garden through enormous sliding glass surfaces."
Inside, the ground floor contains an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area bordered by a glazed wall that overlooks the garden. Sliding doors keep the divisions on the ground floor minimal, as well as maintain the fluidity of the outdoor-indoor relationship. An external staircase continues to connect the upper levels of the house to the outdoor space.
Trend Themes
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Outdoor-indoor Living — Disruptive innovation opportunities include designing homes that seamlessly integrate outdoor and indoor spaces for a heightened living experience.
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Minimalist Design — Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating homes with minimal divisions and fluidity between spaces.
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Inventive Use of Space — Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in finding new ways to divide and connect spaces to optimize functionality and aesthetics.
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Architecture — The architecture industry can utilize these trends to create innovative and modern residential designs.
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Real Estate — Real estate developers can capitalize on these trends by constructing homes that offer seamless integration of outdoor and indoor living spaces.
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Interior Design — The interior design industry can incorporate these trends to create minimalist and open-plan living spaces that prioritize fluidity and connection with the outdoors.
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