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Design Opera Architects

Design Opera Architects

Los Angeles, CA | Tijuana, MX

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The project's facade differs itself from the neighboring houses.
The project's facade differs itself from the neighboring houses.
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Project Size:  8,160 Square Feet

Narrative: Tucked between a quiet, almost secluded, street and a country club's golf course, this project is a loud yet subtle addition to the neighborhood.

By understanding the site and client characteristics − two brothers, each with their own family, wanting to build their first homes in a high residential area − the project's goal began to take form: To create two separate houses without them being detached from each other, to appear like a single, uniform building.

The project's facade is covered by a series of thin aluminum columns with a wooden finish, creating a screen which allows for light to penetrate the interior spaces while maintaining its privacy.


 
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Status: Under Construction
Location: Tijuana, MX
Firm Role: Architect

 
Each house is composed of three main floors with a small basement for storage.
Each house is composed of three main floors with a small basement for storage.
First Floor: Public amenities
First Floor: Public amenities
​ Second Floor: Private bedrooms
​ Second Floor: Private bedrooms
Third Floor: Small roof terrace
Third Floor: Small roof terrace
The patio's screen is divided into two parts, the screen which covers the second floor balcony is made of bi-fold doors which can be opened or closed to the client's liking. This allows the balcony to become an almost hybrid space space.
The patio's screen is divided into two parts, the screen which covers the second floor balcony is made of bi-fold doors which can be opened or closed to the client's liking. This allows the balcony to become an almost hybrid space space.