EDITOR ' S CHOICE
" The land is sovereign , it ' s where you see how the construction will be . I was fortunate to find the right place ."
the basic principles of the modernist school , so , for example , on the ground floor , I took advantage of the height of the walls to create the glass area , which , when opened , creates its own landscape ," Torres explains .
SUBVERSION OF FORMS
One of the great differentials of the work is the subversion of forms . For the architect , the element of surprise is very important , as the house reveals itself gradually . " When you look at the facade and identify what would be the entrance door , it ' s actually not a door , it ' s a gate . This boundary between inside and outside is something I seek to break in all projects ."
VENTILATION AND NATURAL LIGHT
" It ' s impossible to think of a contemporary dwelling without considering lighting and ventilation ." The architect works with large glass panels , generating a natural filter , with the advantage of not having to worry about opening or closing a curtain . It will always be static , offering protection . " Today , all of my projects are solar-oriented , I prioritize the use of natural light as much as possible . The idea is to dispense with artificial light during the daytime , because our country is sunny ."
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