Miró Rivera Architects, together with Ibarra Aragón Arquitectura, has designed a new home in Monterrey, Mexico, that showcases a white facade with added texture.
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The textured facade was created from white metal pipe screens that recall the industrial origins and metallurgical history of the old town of San Pedro Garza García.
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Punched openings and recessed planter windows have also been included in the design to add depth, texture, and shade.
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A continuous ribbon of metal pipes wraps the perimeter of the building—blending solid wall, window, and open-air screen.
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The metal pipes serve as a rainscreen for the solid walls, act as privacy and shading for selected windows, and as a double-layered open-air screen for the entry vestibule and outdoor living space.
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Rounded corners accentuate the flow of the exterior, softening the sharp corners created by the trapezoidal site.
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The white screen is contrasted by the dark bronze finish of the window frames, sliding garage doors, and pivoting front door.
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A cantilevered concrete ribbon wrapped in pipes provides shade to an outdoor seating and dining area.
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Let’s take a look at the interior of the home…
The Living Room With A Double Height Bookshelf
The living room opens up to the backyard via two large sliding glass doors that retract into a hidden pocket. Vertical wood paneling echoes the pattern of the exterior pipe screen.
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The Dining Room
Natural stone flooring can be found on the ground level, like in the dining room.
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The Staircase
Warm oak was used for the floors on the upper levels of the home that are connected by matching stairs.
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The Terrace
The rooftop terrace provides a relaxing place for mountain views.
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The Floor Plan
