The Concrete House blends sculptural form with panoramic views in Guatapé, Colombia. It is designed by Atelier García, and the two-story residence perches atop a hill using a triangular concrete plinth and roof that overlook the dramatic Rock of Guatapé and reservoir. The compact 120 m² layout unfolds in three spatial stages: a private lower level partially embedded in the terrain, a glazed upper social floor with sweeping views, and an open-air circular rooftop terrace offering 360° vistas.

The interior centers around a spacious social room supported by three distinct geometric columns—a triangular fireplace, rectangular pantry shaft, and curved staircase beneath a skylight. Poured-in-place concrete and wood blend to evoke both cave-like shelter and forest cabin warmth. Meticulous construction overcame steep-site logistics and shuttering complexities. With overlapping volumes and expansive glazing, the Concrete House harmonizes solid, cinematic form with its lush natural surroundings, creating an immersive, site-responsive retreat rooted in both materiality and landscape.

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