Grupo House by Capa Arquitectura: A Modular Black Residence Interwoven with Light and Gardens

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Modern house with large glazed windows, elegant black frames and natural wooden accents among an abundance of greenery with a view to the slope.

House Defined by Modules and Movement

In the mountains of Vereda El Penaasco, Colombia, Capa Arquitectura designed the Grupo House, a unique residence composed of four offset modules. These structures, connected by two underground garden tunnels, form a fragmented yet cohesive architectural composition responding to the sloped topography of the site.

Each module retains identical proportions but rotates relative to the previous one. This rotation creates angular openings and internal gardens, forming a rhythm between roofs, ridges and facades. The resulting geometry gives the house coherence and diversity, intertwining internal and external spaces.

Black Facade, Light Interior

A striking contrast between exterior and interior defines the house's identity.

Exterior view: A minimalist black shell integrates the house into nature, giving it a monolithic appearance.
Interior view: Light wooden surfaces frame the interior walls, creating warmth and brightness that contrast with the dark outer shell.

When light penetrates through rotating facades and glass openings, it creates a dynamic interplay of shadows and colors, changing throughout the day. The house never remains static; it is a constantly evolving scene of natural light.

Spatial Features and Surprises

The Grupo House unfolds gradually, inviting exploration as one moves through its asymmetrical volumes. The project includes unique architectural solutions and spatial features such as:

A metal bridge serving as an entrance adds drama to the approach.
A pedestrian walkway-library, suspended above the social area, merges movement with knowledge.
A ceramic workshop located on the first level emphasizes the creative function of the house.
A mesh platform stretched over a double span invites play.
A Turkish room, enriching the house with cultural layers and a ritual of rest.

Each of these elements reinforces the house's narrative about contrast and exploration.

Architecture of Asymmetry and Transparency

Despite its modular logic, the Grupo House rejects symmetry. Instead, it offers unexpected perspectives, rotated geometry, and transversal transparency between offset volumes. Movement routes through the house—bridges, tunnels, stairs—encourage a continuous process of discovery, making the dwelling both a home and an architectural journey.

The Grupo House by Capa Arquitectura represents a bold experiment in modular architecture and contrast. Its black monolithic exterior and light wooden interior, garden tunnels and angular openings, along with its diverse spatial surprises create a residence that is both playful and profound.

This Colombian home is more than just a sanctuary; it's an architectural walk through light, shadow and asymmetry, designed for step-by-step perception.

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