Medellín, Colombia
Cinco Sólidos has designed a new private residence called “Casa JL” with minimalist elements and organic forms on the interior and with scenic views of the mountainous outskirts of Medellín.
Wanting to take advantage and benefit from the location of the plot, the architects create structural openings and large windows where the impeccable views are the main protagonists of the building.
Timber, concrete, and glass are the dominant materials that create the minimal yet functional interiors with the abundant greenery outside visible at every turn.
Natural, warm-toned materials and natural light add value to the minimalist interior and create a serene backdrop to the impressive natural landscape.
The most impressive element of the interior is a large spiral staircase — a white organic form structure that seems more like a piece of nature-created art than a frivolous interference.
The open-plan ground floor includes living, dining, and kitchen areas plus a separate lounge/TV room.
All of the spaces on the ground floor are open to the building-length terrace and pool. Only full-height retractable glass panels separate the interior from the exterior which together becomes a large natural living environment.
On the second level, similar glass panels in the three bedrooms open to the full-length balcony.
While most of the living areas are open to the views over the city, the garage and the storage and utility rooms are located on the opposite side of the structure and remain totally hidden.
The structure of the residence consists of various balconies, courtyards, and terraces that seem limitless regarding the interior spaces. With the tropical, rainy climate of the area tempered by the altitude, everything eventually becomes part of the surrounding nature.
Project: Casa JL
Architects: Cinco Sólidos
Client: Private
Photographers: Nick Wiesner and Anna Dove
