In Punta del Este, Uruguay, this house embodies an idea that is as essential as it is complex: to inhabit light even before space
In Punta del Este, Uruguay, where the landscape alternates between the silent rhythm of pine forests and the sudden openness of the ocean, this house designed by the studio of Argentine architect Martín Gómez is built around a simple yet demanding idea: to inhabit light before space itself.
The architecture presents itself as a rigorous composition of white, clean, almost abstract volumes, arranged according to a principle of balance rather than representation. Planes overlap naturally, allowing voids rather than solids to define the rhythm of the whole. There is no superfluous gesture; every element finds its measure through its relationship with light and landscape.
The design rejects clear hierarchies and constructs a linear sequence in which interior and exterior merge seamlessly. Large glazed surfaces do not simply open the house to the sea; they make it an integral part of the domestic experience.
Outside, the house extends towards the sea through a sequence of horizontal planes – decking, swimming pool, and seating areas – that seem to prolong the interior space. The elements are arranged naturally, following the rhythm of the terrain and vegetation without ever forcing it.
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Project ESTUDIO MARTÍN GÓMEZ ARQUITECTOS
Photo GIANNI FRANCHELLUCCI
Text ROBERTO BEGNINI
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