Casa Nea is a single-family house that YDR Estudio converted into two separate homes, located in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

Description
Located in the city center of Guatemala, the twin houses are nestled in a gated community. Gated communities and houses enclosed by high walls are common in the city to provide needed security. The high walls of these houses, however, make it almost impossible to enjoy the beauty of diversity and interaction between neighboring houses.
Although a narrow, sheltered plot; the clients wanted to turn a single-family house into two individual homes (each at 10 meters wide and 35 meters deep). While still having privacy and security as the main project influencers, the overall intent was to design a safe communal, open-spaced home. Using sufficient natural lighting, ventilation, and greenery, such a space can unfold. The houses were conceptualized around a series of 3 patios wrapped and interlaced by the different building programs. with these connected patios a communal interior is born, offering the home a central hub.
Two main aesthetics, being wood and white finishes, were chosen to keep spaces illuminated while maintaining a warm, comfortable environment. This cohesive use of materials is applied consistently throughout the house providing a sense of familiarity and calmness.
Enclosing the warm interior is an elegant white perforated facade. This facade attempts to redefine the idea of a ?high wall?. While providi...