The simplicity of the UR house comes from its geometric base structure in which a cantilevered volume - whose form references the archetypal shape of a house-intersects its depth. designed by mexican-firm SPRB arquitectos, this family home features inner courtyards and green patio / terrace which offer views out to its guayangareo valley, mexico location. the main communal spaces - kitchen and family room - are located at the subterranean level with open vistas of the garden. the master bedroom is on the ground level with two additional sleeping quarters and a study on the second floor.
Tiered terraces extend outwards from the back of the house for immediate access to the exterior which directly open the dwelling up to the outdoors. because of a tight budget the construction materials of concrete and and brick are left in their unrefined form which provide and expressive visual contrast between the stacked structures.