Argentinian studio Estudio Palacios balanced their recently completed Casa en Piedras in Córdoba with two levels set into the hilly terrain. Clad in corten steel and black Portoro stone-plastic, the structure blends with the natural landscape. The interiors are marked by spacious, rustic furnishings to create a direct connection to the outdoors, while a split-level layout anchors the structure into the hillside, revealing a rustic design aesthetic.

Immersed in the native forest of Córdoba, Casa en Piedras by Argentinian studio Estudio Palacios hides itself behind immense rocks.
Located near the town of Taninga, the house is surrounded by quebrachos, carobs, chañars, wild apples, cactus, wildflowers, and thousands of other species.
The house provides flexible uses for a multifamily, accommodating three siblings and their families, as well as a smaller independent home for their mother.
The main concept is to embrace the rocks, and with a view toward the river, two horizontal volumes unfold from the mountainous terrain and stones.
Incorporating an industrialised system into the design was necessitated by the very cold, dry, and windy climate, remoteness from any nearby town, difficult access, and lack of specialised construction labour.

The two predominant materials were chosen in reference to the landscape: corten steel cladding, relating to the earthy tones of the autumn vegetation, and black Portoro stone-plastic cladding, matching the texture and colour of the s...