Once an inward-looking cottage plagued by its bursting footprint, House Lupe is today composed around simple moments for contemplation. The home has been designed to frame uncomplicated views to street-side and neighboring planting while maintaining necessary inner-city privacy.
The carefully placed openings introduce an abundance of natural light, shadow play, and ventilation to the space, without exposing the interior to the baking sun. In this way, the project is indebted to the masterful work of Luis Barragán, the Pritzker prize-winning Mexican Architect famed for his artful use of concealed skylights among other feats. The nod pays homage to LINTEL’s Director’s own cultural heritage.
