Water House

Location

Rancho Cerro Colorado

Intervention area

540 m²

Project year

2025

Status

Preparing for construction

Project summary

Water House is a residence conceived around a central shared space where the living room, kitchen, and dining area merge into a single, fluid environment that fully opens to the outdoors. At the heart of this space, the “grandmother stones”—natural guardians of the site—are preserved, accompanied by open views toward the sea.

Water is the guiding element of the project: a fountain welcomes visitors at the entrance patio, an infinity pool accompanies the social area, and a second fountain is integrated into the yoga area. The architectural language is minimal and luminous, aiming to convey serenity, spatial transparency, and a constant relationship with the surrounding environment.

The house connects to its gardens through paths and corridors that articulate different landscapes: a cactus garden, fruit tree areas, floral patios, and contemplative spaces that allow for a natural, meditative circuit throughout the property.

Primary materials

The project’s material palette is grounded in the use of local stone, integrated into walls, retaining elements, and carved details, reinforcing a strong connection to the site. Locally sourced white clay brick adds texture to traditional vaults, while parota wood is used in wall cladding and built-in furniture, providing warmth and material coherence.