House Cóndor and the vernacular architecture transmitted over time

Casa Cóndor responds to the architectural program of receiving, hosting, cooking, and living: located in one of the valleys of Loja, Ecuador, the house utilizes the materials available in the area, adapting them to an architecture that meets the needs of the users.

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Tradition and sustainability in material recovery

Located in a warm climate with intense rainfall, this house is situated on a family plot of 0.2 hectares. In this space, an old house made of wood, adobe, and tiles was recycled and dismantled to give life to a new project. Casa Cóndor, designed by the architecture firm FB+ Estudio, falls within the realm of architectural projects that value traditional construction systems. Materials such as adobe, bahareque, bricks, and wood, handcrafted in Malacato, showcase an ancient building wisdom still alive in local craftsmanship.

Local Materials and Open Spaces

Casa Cóndor is a perfect example of vernacular architecture, with a structure that integrates clay, wood, and recycled tiles. The layout of the house is designed to encourage a connection with the outdoors: wide doors and prominent terraces allow residents to enjoy the surrounding natural landscape. This choice reflects a fundamental requirement of the family: to live outdoors and create a continuous dialogue between architecture and landscape.

Functional organization of spaces

On the ground floor, the house is organized around C-shaped walls that act as structural buttresses. Here you can find the social areas, such as the double-height living room and the kitchen. The sleeping area consists of two bedrooms, separable or combinable thanks to sliding doors. All rooms overlook a surrounding portal, a characteristic element that facilitates the use of open spaces and protects the house from the elements.

Sustainability and water collection

The ground floor roof is made of recycled tiles and supported by two large wooden trusses that define a double height in the living room and master bedroom. On the top floor, the gabled roof not only protects the suite but also functions as a rainwater collection system. The funnel shape of the roof channels water into a pond, useful for supplying water to pets, demonstrating the sustainable and functional approach of the entire project.

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