RP Arquitectos designed Briones House, a modern concrete house in Xalapa, Mexico. The residence sits in a humid wooded area on the old Xalapa-Coatepec road. Located at the top of a hill, it looks toward a neighboring landscape protected by the Institute of Ecology of Xalapa as an ecological reserve.
Modern Concrete House by RP Arquitectos
White concrete is used both inside and outside the house. The main foyer opens with a double-height ceiling, allowing natural light to reveal the sequence of solid volumes, voids, stairs, and circulation paths. A glass bridge leads toward the private area and acts as a link between the public and intimate parts of the home.
Concrete House With a Modern White Facade
The double-height volume continues in the dining and living areas, where changing light and shadow emphasize the natural landscape beyond the windows. The front elevation is almost closed, with only small openings that preserve privacy. By contrast, the rear facade opens toward the landscape, creating a strong dialogue between interior and exterior. The house can be read as a habitable sculpture, where each volume has its own function while remaining part of a larger whole.
Modern architecture in Xalapa, Mexico
Green plants against the white facade
Glass wall and white concrete
Double-height ceiling
Living room
Dining and living room
Yolande A. Bow
Peter Dark
Anna Lohan
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