M+L House by Domenack Arquitectos in Miraflores, Peru

Project: M+L House
Architects: Domenack Arquitectos
Location: Miraflores, Peru
Area: 4,305 sq ft
Photography: Juan Solano

M+L House by Domenack Arquitectos

The M+L House is a stunning modern residence designed using a concrete shell and open layout. Located on a 4,300 square foot plot, this home offers an outdoor lifestyle with plenty of glazed surfaces that let in natural light and establish a strong connection to the external spaces. The project was developed by Domenack Arquitectos, whose works have already been featured on our site through the Poseidon House and S House projects, both located in Lima, Peru.

The house represents a space for a new phase of life for its owners. It is a home for two, designed to bring together a close and extended family.

The main program and functional organization are developed on the first floor to simplify daily tasks and movements in a level-access area. The entrance, living room, kitchen, main bedroom, and gardens are all located on the first floor. The living room, connected to the public area, children's bedrooms and service rooms are located on the second floor.

From the outside, the house presents a closed volumetric form without visible windows, allowing it to quietly and respectfully interact with the urban environment. However, inside perception changes — the house opens up through five internal gardens that visually and spatially integrate the project. The close connection with these gardens brings life and tranquility to the home, providing efficient ventilation, lighting and thermal regulation with low energy consumption.

The formal expression of the house is defined by the public area — a double-height ceiling that contains and unifies spaces for family gatherings with different user dynamics.

–Domenack Arquitectos