Toronjos House

The house acts as a sanctuary for contemplation where nature is centered.  Staggered walls and large openings create protection while framing views and letting the landscape pass through the space. This allows natural light and ventilation while maintaining a close and continuous relationship with the outdoors.

The design centers on relaxation and enjoyment. Semi-outoor social spaces and hammock areas encourage pause and connection with nature. The goal of Toronjos is to experience and preserve the natural landscape.

The project was constructed by adobe and wooden beams, which were left exposed to add warmth. The floor was handcrafted with adobe produced on-site, and the walls are finished with an adobe plaster that harmonizes with the surrounding color palette.

Not only using local labor and materials, the commitment of sustainability is embodied in every aspects: it collects rainwater and supports the site’s ecosystem, turns the house into a sustainable system.

 

The modulation follows the maximum 3-meter span allowed for mud brick construction without steel reinforcement. The adobe is produced on site, minimizing transport and supporting a local micro-economy through local materials and labor. Toronjos house responds directly to its site and conditions.

Toronjos is, essentially, architecture that doesn’t dominate. It blends seamlessly with the landscape, enhancing it and becoming a natural extension of it. The building doesn’t seek to stand out, but rather to disappear among the vegetation, water, and earth, embodying a way of living in harmony with the environment.