Christian Schlatter: Nestled above the top; on the western slopes of the Sierras Chicas; In one of the highest points in the surroundings of the city of Cordoba.
Implantation insertion.
"Excavated" in the bowels of the mountain, of the stone connection with the primitive ways of living
Looking for the exterior/interior spatial connection, an object space in itself where the protagonist are STONE, LIGHT, WOOD AND VISUALS.
The environment and visuals both day and night; They incorporate the exterior "into the cave"
The performance of light.
The entry of natural light on the materials shapes the spaces; According to the time and season of the year, "its inner atmosphere is different." Sunlight varies according to the season, artificial lighting; The aroma of the reused woods and the textures end up shaping its interior, contributing to the senses.
Resources/Interventions:
Stimulating the senses, perception, emotion, multiple visualization, Enlightenment; Light Composition; landscape.
Spaces developed with an open floor plan, adaptable to changes in functionality and with multiple versatility
Dividing the activities into
Upper floor/double height: Social- Library Studio
Ground Floor: Private
Floor-to-ceiling wall-to-wall windows/joinery framing the exterior landscape from the inside
Materiality and Finishes:
Stone / Wood / Natural Stones & Natural Fibers
