MCH House
The MCH House is located in the southern part of the city of Querétaro, within a suburban neighborhood overlooking the Huimilpan Valley. As a design strategy, the goal was to make the most of both the views toward the valley and the steep slope of the site. Taking advantage of this unique topographical opportunity, the house is accessed through a tunnel leading to the main entrance, from which one emerges into the heart of the home—the central courtyard and the ground floor, which opens directly onto the surrounding green areas.
The ground floor contains the public zones, where the most frequently used spaces enjoy views of the garden and the valley. The upper floor houses the bedrooms and the family room. Although the cubic volume clearly defines the boundaries of the residence, inside those limits often become blurred. The cubic precision and solidity of the exterior contrast with the fluidity of the interior spaces, allowing multiple forms of interaction between them and the natural environment.
The design of the residence was always guided by the idea that it should belong to its place and its time. Thus, it incorporates elements of rural architecture—such as the portico—alongside a contemporary spatial expression. The selection of materials is entirely timeless: exposed brick for the exterior walls, smooth plaster finishes for the interiors, and oxidized steel structural elements. The house juxtaposes the contemporary with the traditional.
