MR House
- CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS
- 430.9M2
- TERRALAGOS, BA - ARG
design brief
MR House — Living Through Synthesis
MR House emerges as an exercise in precision: a deliberate pursuit of formal synthesis and spatial clarity capable of creating presence through essence alone. Far removed from any superfluous gesture, the residence is defined by the purity of its geometry and the honesty of its materials, establishing a serene yet powerful architectural identity.
The composition is organized through crisp orthogonal volumes that balance mass and void. Exposed concrete planes, with their mineral texture and monolithic expression, define a solid envelope that conveys character and permanence. In contrast, strategically placed glazed surfaces dissolve the boundary between interior and landscape, subtly revealing domestic life.
Its exterior expression anticipates the project’s functional logic: a clear architecture in which every formal gesture responds to a spatial decision. Rather than imposing itself on its surroundings, the house settles naturally into the site, establishing a balanced relationship with the green plane and the open views of the landscape.
The ground floor is conceived as a continuous, open social space — generous and fluid. The living room, dining area, and kitchen merge into a single environment designed to support the dynamics of contemporary living. Conceived as an intermediate threshold, the gallery extends the interior outward, creating a gradual transition between shelter and landscape. Shade, protection, and openness converge within a single architectural gesture that blurs physical boundaries and reinforces spatial continuity.
On the upper floor, the private program is organized with a clear and balanced logic. The primary suite faces the lagoon, privileging long views and an atmosphere of contemplative intimacy. Toward the front, the children’s bedrooms complete the layout with functional efficiency and privacy, reinforcing a precise zoning between public and intimate spaces.
The exterior material palette reinforces the timeless character of the project. Exposed concrete — the tectonic protagonist of the house — conveys solidity and permanence, while metal brise-soleils resolve entrances and solar control systems, acting as filters for both light and privacy. This combination of material and technique introduces depth, rhythm, and a recognizable identity.
The architectural experience intensifies through atmosphere. As natural light fades, the house reveals another dimension: integrated lighting emphasizes the horizontality of the slabs, creating a sense of volumetric lightness, while the warmth of the interior transforms the residence into a luminous refuge within the landscape.
In MR House, luxury is expressed through precision.
Through proportion.
Through materials revealed with honesty.
An architecture that finds its strength in synthesis and its permanence in the clarity of every design decision.


