Cinco Solidos 1100 ㎡ Villa Medellin, Colombia

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Located in the mountainous outskirts of Medellin, Colombia, Casa JL was designed by the Colombian architectural firm Cinco Solidos, taking the panorama of the city and the surrounding natural landscape as the protagonist. The simple interior is enveloped in natural materials and natural light, creating a gentle and affectionate backdrop for the timeless view and infusing a contemplative atmosphere to the house.

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To keep the view clear, this two-storey residence adopts a linear layout along the contour of the hillside property. The all-glass exterior and slender columns give the impression that the concrete floor hovers above the base floor without regard to gravity. In fact, because it was built on a steep slope, the whole house had a feeling of levitation.

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On the first floor, the common area includes an open-plan living area, restaurant and kitchen area as well as a separate lounge that doubles as a TV room, both of which give full access to the pool terrace that extends along the length of the building. The pool terrace is cleverly designed to block the view, with a sunken outdoor lounge and an adjacent dining and barbecue area, designed as an extension of the living area with fully retractable floor sliding glass windows. In contrast, the garage, utility room and storage room on the other side of the building are completely closed. The three upstairs bedrooms also feature floor-to-ceiling, fully retractable glass doors leading to a communal balcony.

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Based on the emotion of the monastery, minimalist interior design is stripped down to the most basic elements, mainly considering three key factors: Is it beautiful? Does it have a purpose? Will it affect the way people interact with space? In response, polished and rough concrete surfaces combined with wooden wall panels and stone elements inject a raw material into the space, while sparse furniture almost hints at a sculptural installation, with huge spiral staircases and natural light streaming in further enhancing the feeling from dropped windows and countless skylights.

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Accompanied by soft palettes, the minimalist interior decoration is inspired by the vibrant landscape and dense plantings outside, thanks to the many planted areas throughout the house, including a compact two-tiered atrium, and the surface of the swimming pool that reflects the ever-changing sky thanks to its dark lining. Shooting pool. The minimalistic design of the swimming pool with a glass enclosure embodies the architect's intention to ultimately design every element of the house as an integral part of the space experience.
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