In Pilará, a brutalist house exposes daily life to nature but shields from neighbor's view
Architect Fernando López Pons designed a brutalist home that integrates nature into its interiors while ensuring privacy from neighbors using wooden exteriors.
Architect Fernando López Pons, from the studio FLP Arquitectura, designed his own house with a clear premise: to open up views to patios and gardens while maintaining privacy through a wooden skin. The home's construction was completed just two years ago, prioritizing natural light and green spaces within the interior. Pons aimed for a 'chaotic English garden' style, incorporating large glass facades that welcome the outdoors inside.
The sloped terrain of the property offers a unique backdrop, framed by a horizon lined with casuarina trees and a view of a nearby polo field. The strategic design decisions made by Pons exemplify a refined balance of openness and seclusion. His wife, interior designer Sandy Burgol, took on the task of interior design, ensuring that the interiors were as harmonious with nature as the exterior architecture.
One of the distinctive features of the interior is the installation of sunshade screens in the living area, which not only define the staircase area but provide structural stability and act as a filtering element between various spaces. This combination of architecture and interior design reflects a deep appreciation for the surrounding environment, establishing a home that embodies the essence of modern living while respecting privacy and nature.