Perla Negra House

Located by the sea amidst a forest of yayo trees, Casa Perla Negra stands as an exemplary instance of mimetic architecture - a design philosophy that imitates elements from the natural and cultural surroundings to achieve a harmonious integration of the building with its environment, reduce environmental impact, and celebrate local culture through innovative design and material use.

The design rests on black-tinted wooden columns that dissolve into the landscape of slender tree trunks.

This same black tone, used throughout the facades, railings, and doors, harmonizes with the forest's shaded palette, while vents and railings with diverging lines echo the natural forms of the surroundings - reinforcing the sense of camouflage across every part of the project.

Seen from outside, this integration is mirrored in the effects of the interior spaces, dissolving the boundary between forest and architecture. The use of black not only aids in blending with the surroundings but also lends the building a sober, elegant character.

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The house is organised around an elongated L-shaped layout on a 5-meter modulation grid, spatially distributing social areas on the first floor and bedrooms above.

This configuration, together with ventilated hallways, allows every space to enjoy cross ventilation and creates zones with varying exposure to solar radiation - giving users the freedom to choose the most comfortable spaces throughout the day.

Bedrooms are designed for comfort and privacy while still benefiting from cross-ventilation, while social areas, such as the outdoor dining space, open completely to the outdoors, allowing a seamless transition between interior and exterior. These bioclimatic thermal comfort strategies are essential to reducing the home's energy consumption.