Evolving from the era of simple shacks with minimal amenities, the modern summer house has become a typology of its own, integrating many of the luxuries and beautiful architectural features of full-time residences on a smaller scale. These days, they aren’t even limited to wood construction, though you might think you’re looking at bark textures as you approach the H3 House in Mar Azul, a sub-section of coastal Buenos Aires. That’s because architect Luciano Kruk used textured wooden forms to cast the concrete elements of the holiday home, balancing walls of glass to create an appearance that’s simultaneously airy and monumental.
Architect Luciano Kruk conceived H3 House as a compact block with connected interior spaces that enable both privacy and social engagement, all with a natural sense of flow as you move from one room to the next. The desires of three sisters and their families were taken into consideration as a collaborative effort for the minimalist home, which they take turns sharing during the milder months of the year. Though their budget was small, they envisioned a place with room for them all to rest and relax while enjoying the tranquil mood of the forest.
Located eight blocks from the sea on a modest, 210-square-meter corner plot, the H3 House is designed to make the most of the beautiful location and the parcel’s dimensions. The use of exposed concrete kept the need for large equipment on-site at a minimum to avoid disturbin...