Murillo Housing Montevideo, Uruguay duplex houses, New Residential Building Design
Murillo Housing in Montevideo
2 Sep 2022
Design: Estudio Santiago Fernandez + Candida Tabet Arquitetura
Location: Montevideo, Uruguay, South America

Photos by Reinaldo Coser
Murillo Housing, Uruguay
The DNA of Murillo 1665 originated in its implementation. The challenge of this project was to position five 200 sqm duplex houses in a lot while imposing minimal interference with its existing wooded surroundings, thus maximizing its harmony with nature.

A major priority in this project was to keep majestic trees adjacent to each house. After additional studies on flow and natural illumination, the architects concluded that they could reach their objective by designing a cross shape plan accurately positioned in the terrain. This procedure resulted in an interesting rhythm, where identical houses would have a distinct look from every viewpoint.
The shed-style roofing and the emphasis on ethically responsible outdoor living with landscaped gardens bore out of a visit to Carrasco, where the the architects noticed a strong architectural identity, established in the first half of the 20th Century with its simplistic beauty and soul.

The alternating wooden and corrugated sheeting façade reveals a visual quality brought about by a meticulous choice of materials and building details, including corrugated charcoal gray sheets, wood, white plaster, glass, and native vegetation. The living and dining...