A fingerprint – in its conventional sense – is an impression left by the friction ridges of a human finger. In fact, fingerprints are traces of an impression from a certain element over another. Casa MP in Sesma, Spain demonstrates how in architecture a single material can leave a strong fingerprint on the entire surface of a building.
A two-story monolithic building had its concrete walls formed against timber planks and its surface shows the irregular grain of the wooden boards. A “fingerprinted wood” pattern covers the facade of Casa MP creating a vibrant dialogue between the house and the surrounding fields.
The house is located at the highest point of the site, organized in a U-shaped plan: on one side there’s a garage area and a back garden. The entrance is made through an open terrace that can be screened from the road using a transparent sliding panel. Social areas like kitchen, living and dining room compose the ground floor while four bedrooms are located at the upper level. A flexible room and a storage area are positioned in the basement.
Concrete sets the mood for interior and exterior atmospheres…However the use of dark timber generates a powerful contrast with the grey concrete color. Wood is vital to frame a series of recessed windows and is also used for furniture and doors. As you can see, organic values are permanently present in this contemporary Spanish house…as deep as a fingerprint!
Architects: Alcolea+Tarrago Arquitectos
Photography: Inaki Bergera
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