CG House is a 10,650 sq ft temperate private dwelling located in Monterrey, Nuevo León, México. Gilberto L. Rodríguez of GLR arquitectos realized the project in 2009.
Description by the architect:
The CG House rests on a generous 17,250 sq. ft. site adjacent to the Sierra Madre Mountains. While the site’s steep slope presented a number of design challenges, the dramatic views it afforded to the city of Monterrey provided the architect with a number of opportunities as well.
From the street, two massive oak trees rise to provide privacy and welcome shade to the swimming pool terrace above. A wide exterior granite staircase leads to an intimate garden of palm trees.
Due to the sloping nature of the site, a massive, exposed concrete wall defines and encloses the swimming pool and garden areas of the house and sets the tone for the design of the house itself, which is clad in brown/black volcanic stone, IPE wood, white stucco and steel.
A 12 feet-high dark oak door with grand scale offers a hint of the dramatic scale of this 10,650 sq. ft. home that lies beyond, beginning with an entry foyer whose 15 feet-high walls are adorned with silver leaf. A massive sculptural piece of coconut roots, steel and rocks was designed specifically for this space.
The living room, as well as the dining and family rooms, all have large windows with views of the garden, allowing light to penetrate deep within the spaces as well as creating a seamless interplay between the interior and exterior spaces.
Also, within the house, subtle level changes between rooms not only add interest to the interior layout but these changes also reflect the site’s topography.
In the private areas of the home, which is articulated through a long corridor, the occupants have access to a second garden, located at the highest point on the building site, which is less formal and more recreational.
Project: CG House
Architect: Gilberto L. Rodríguez - GLR arquitectos
Location: Monterrey, Nuevo León, México 2009
Built Area: 10.650 sq ft
Project Team: Enrique Salas, Tomas Güereña, Felipe González
Photography: Jorge Taboada
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