PHOTOGRAPHER Lorena Darquea
PJCArchitecture has completed this modern family house nestled in the picturesque valley of Quito, Ecuador that embraces its natural surroundings, dissolving boundaries between indoors and out.
PHOTOGRAPHER Lorena Darquea
The home is oriented to the west, maximizing views of the stunning mountain vistas and harnessing the warmth of the afternoon sun.
PHOTOGRAPHER Lorena Darquea
PHOTOGRAPHER Lorena Darquea
The home’s brick materiality absorbs heat and radiates it throughout the space during the evenings, while white stucco on the upper floor helps reflect and mediate the intense sunlight.
PHOTOGRAPHER Lorena Darquea
The home’s distinct composition comprises two towering volumes linked by a compact, open entrance section that serves as an axis delineating the public and private spheres of the interior.
PHOTOGRAPHER Lorena Darquea
PHOTOGRAPHER Lorena Darquea
Rounding out the first floor is a family room, powder room, and mudroom connecting to the front garage. A minimalist marble travertine staircase leads to the second floor, where a family TV room provides an alternate space for relaxation.
PHOTOGRAPHER Lorena Darquea
PHOTOGRAPHER Lorena Darquea