Izar Houses - Twin House Design on a Forest Steep Site Overloking the Lake

Izar Houses has designed by Taller ADG Alonso de Garay And MDB Micaela de Bernardí. A pair of two-story houses that are exceptionally efficient in terms of energy, due to the use of natural light as well as rainfall. They are located on a couple of adjacent lots that are also very steep, which is ideal for achieving the best views of the Valle de Bravo Lake from the top floors. The materials used in construction as well as in finishes, along with a functional design, make sure the project is in perfect harmony with nature. Green roofing, local stone, and the façade lattice made out of specially-treated wooden slats all contribute to the house’s full integration into the landscape. Entry to the complex occurs through an access plaza, with bodies of water and vegetation that gives continuity with the natural environment. Once inside, private areas take up the lower floor, while more public, social areas take up the upper floor. A skylight made out of locally-sourced stone and vegetation