An interesting horizontality. "Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra
31/03/2024.
[Córdoba] Argentina
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Architects Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra have designed a single-family home in Villa General Belgrano, a Central European town in the mountains of Córdoba, Argentina. The biggest challenge that the architects had with the project was to push to the limit, without the need to cross it, the regulations of the place that seek to maintain the image and the landscape.
Within the limits of the regulations and the demands of the clients, the architects managed to develop a building of great interest thanks to the roof that covers the house that seeks to exacerbate the union between the parts, the break and birth. The clients asked for a unique home, which, following the rules, would differ from the typology of housing in the place.
Within the limits of the regulations and the demands of the clients, the architects managed to develop a building of great interest thanks to the roof that covers the house that seeks to exacerbate the union between the parts, the break and birth. The clients asked for a unique home, which, following the rules, would differ from the typology of housing in the place.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
Axonometric plan. "Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra.
Ground floor plan. "Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra.
Elevation plan. "Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra.
Elevation plan. "Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra.
Elevation plan. "Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra.
Constructive detail. "Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra.
Constructive detail. "Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra.
"Los Molles" is a single-family housing project designed by architects Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra, which is implemented with a "T" shape where each wing corresponds to a programmatic function with its respective gable roof, whose hips converge or emerge like a star of a neuralgic point in the center of the house.
The play of textures and colors of the materials used for the interior manages to generate spaces in harmony where the warmth of the natural wood of the roof, the rusticity of the black pigmented brick and the masonry walls are intertwined. In addition, the large windows allow different fragments of the natural landscape to be framed, and also create spaces illuminated with natural light.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
The play of textures and colors of the materials used for the interior manages to generate spaces in harmony where the warmth of the natural wood of the roof, the rusticity of the black pigmented brick and the masonry walls are intertwined. In addition, the large windows allow different fragments of the natural landscape to be framed, and also create spaces illuminated with natural light.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
Project description by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra
This project is marked by the challenge of pushing the limits of the local regulations, without the need to cross them, that aim to maintain the image and landscape of a Central European village in the mountains of Córdoba, Argentina.
All roofs had to be gabled, with a 30% slope, materialized eaves, etc. “I want a unique house, one that, while staying within the regulations, ensures that this residence does not have the same mold as those next doors", the client said on the first day.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
The house is arranged in a "T" shape, where each wing corresponds to a programmatic function with its respective gabled roof. The ridge beams of these roofs converge or emerge like the spokes of a star from a central point in the middle of the dwelling—a column that appears to independently support the entire roof of the structure.
The roof of the dwelling takes center stage and individuality in this project that seeks to accentuate the connection between the parts, the break, and the birth. It aspires to be more than a mere closing element, allowing for spatial differentiation in the residence, playing with scales, and outdoor spaces, marking expansions, entrances, openings, focusing views, and creating privacy.
Each element composing this roof is a unique piece, crafted to measure, resulting in an almost artisanal work.
"Los Molles" by Javier López Revol and Rocio Ibarra. Photograph by Ramiro Sosa.
The construction lifts off the ground to create a storage space accessed by a side ramp. A significant portion of the living area is suspended over the front garden, providing an impressive view of Cerro Champaqui from the entire social sector.
The interior is a harmonious play of textures and colors, where the warmth of the natural wood ceiling intertwines with the rusticity of black pigmented brick and masonry walls.
Large openings frame various segments of the natural landscape, seeking to emphasize the feeling of proximity to the peaceful Cordobese mountain environment.
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Architects
J.arq. Lead Architect.- Javier López Revol.
Ibarra de la Rocha. Lead Architect.- Rocio Ibarra.
Ibarra de la Rocha. Lead Architect.- Rocio Ibarra.
Dates
2020 - 2023.
Location
Villa General Belgrano, Córdoba, Argentina.
Photography
Ramiro Sosa, drones.arq, Shirley Ferrero, Ana Luz Tavella.
Javier López Revol, Florencia M. Ball, Ángeles Nievas. Jarq
Jarq is an architecture studio founded by architects Javier López Revol, Florencia M. Ball and Ángeles Nievas in Córdoba, Argentina.
Rocío Ibarra. Ibarra de la Rocha
Ibarra de la Rocha is an architecture studio founded by Rocío Ibarra, an architect from the National University of Córdoba, in 2023, Córdoba, Argentina. Her career began in 2020 at the J.arq Architecture Studio, a studio with which she continues collaborating.
