In recent years, eastern urbanization in Montevideo, Uruguay has spread from Ciudad de la Costa to the Canelones Coast, transforming resort towns into residential areas. Such transformations have gradually altered the landscape, creating a smooth transition between city, suburb and coast. Building a house in this environment means adapting the architecture to these changes. That's why the MASA arquitectos team decided on a modern flat-roof house that fits harmoniously into both the urbanized environment and the natural landscape. The large wooden folding shutters play an important role, as they fold vertically and can be wonderfully integrated into modern architecture. Not only do they provide multiple protective functions, but they also offer the opportunity to blur the line between inside and outside.
House “Marindia” is located in one of the least inhabited areas of the resort - a wild piece of land influenced by urbanization. In architecture, however, nature and artificiality are no longer in strong opposition to one another, but rather they are defined by their contrasts and reinforce each other's presence. The natural landscape highlights the strict geometry of the house, while the house seems more cozy and protective in a harsh environment. Such a concept makes it possible to resolve this dichotomy by merging both elements. The wooden shutters serve as a screen, a veil that can be opened wide to invite nature into the home.
Modern life increasingly requires the use of technical devices that offer people more comfort - air conditioning, power lines,Home control systems. The architectural concept allows the limits of such duality to unfold. The outer shell, made of simple materials such as concrete, glass and wood, was intended to contrast with the technical sophistication inside the house. The wooden folding shutters not only offer flexibility in facade design, but are also timelessly beautiful.
You can find out more on the architects' official website:MASA architects
