House SR

House SR
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HOUSE SR

Arqlabs

ARCHITECTS
Arqlabs

LOCATION
Santiago De Querétaro, Mexico

CATEGORY
Houses, Sustainability

LIGHTING
Miguel Ángel Calanchini / Www.Elprimerdia.Com

LANDSCAPE
Bibiana Davó / Www.Devaspaisaje.Com

AREA
7610 ft²

YEAR
2018

PHOTOGRAPHS
Ariadna Polo

MANUFACTURERS
Graphisoft, Lutron, Cobinsa, Hergom México, Iava

LEAD ARCHITECT
Matthew Schmidt Covo

DESIGN TEAM
Azaria García Esquivias, Matthew Schmidt Covo

FURNITURE
California Closets Www.Californiaclosets.Com, Estudio Breuer Www.Breuerstudio.Com

Text description provided by architect.

The site is located in the city of Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico, part of a gated community called “El Nido Jurica”. This project is located in Jurica which is a residential neighborhood north of the city center.

House SR
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House SR
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The site has an area of 113,000 ft2 and is rectangular in shape.

Casa SR is a 7,200 ft2 custom home with a 2 story main volume , a 1-story secondary volume, a terrace, and a covered garage.

House SR
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House SR
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House SR
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House SR
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The main volume is composed of the following spaces on the ground floor:

- Vestibule
- Guest room (with a full bathroom)
- Kitchen - Dining room
- Living room

The following spaces are located on the first floor:
- Family room
- Bedroom 1 (with walk-in closet and full bathroom)
- Bedroom 2 (with walk-in closet and full bathroom)
- Master bedroom (with study, walk-in closet, and full bathroom)

House SR
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House SR
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The secondary volume is comprised entirely of a library, joined to the main volume by a glass-clad passageway.

Casa SR’s style is preeminently Contemporary Mexican, characterized by large and carefully crafted stone walls, steel elements, wood as a constant element in finishes and furniture, along with tall, spacious areas, all organized for optimal natural lighting and cross ventilation.

House SR
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House SR
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House SR
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Furthermore, the house was designed in harmony with existing vegetation, which in turn dictated the conceptual architecture and landscaping design.

Additionally, Casa SR has passive and active bioclimatic conditioning systems such as: thick exterior walls, crossed ventilation, proper orientation, sewage treatment for water reuse in the garden, orchard, and green roof.

A carfully tailored solar array covers the roof lightening the electrical load.

House SR
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House SR
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In the “smart home” department, the house is outfitted with automated systems, such as Lutron for controlling artificial light and shading curtains. Low E glass was used in all western facing windows to limit solar gain.

Overall, Casa SR is a project that boasts high-quality design, cutting edge technology, and systems that work together to ensure the maximum user comfort, without compromising esthetics, harmony, and functionality.

House SR
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Situation
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Ground floor plan

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Upper floor plan