El Almendral是一座乡村别墅，位于Aburrá山谷东侧的Envigado山顶，沉浸在茂密的热带森林中，可以看到山谷的全景。这块土地上的高坡没有被移除，而是被重新塑造以补充该地区。鉴于客户要求保留植被，这是设计过程中的一个重要决定因素。
El Almendral is a countryside house located on the top of the Envigado mountains at the east side of the Aburrá Valley, immersed in a dense tropical forest with a panoramic view over the valley. This plot of land had high slopes that were not removed but reshaped to complement the area. It was an important determinant during the design process given the client requested the vegetation remain.
坐落在山坡上，三层的几何设计使得自然风景的宏伟景色一览无遗。各层的外墙是由深色和浅色的砖块建成的。第二层以上是一个由斜坡围成的屋顶平台，斜坡向下可通向低层。最高层的屋顶由一个两部分的对角线表面组成，形成了一个几何形的体量构成，窗户面向谷地。
Located on the hillside, the geometric design of three levels allows grand views of the natural scenery. The outer walls of the levels are built out of dark and light bricks. Above the second level is a roof terrace enclosed by a ramp that leads down to access to the lower floor. The highest level roof is composed of a two-part diagonal surface that creates a geometrical composition of volumes with windows facing the valley.
空间的分布从最高的体量到最低的体量，从最公共的区域到私人区域。在顶层有客厅、餐厅、厨房、服务室、露台、健身房和土耳其浴室。在较低的楼层有更多的私人安静空间区域，如图书馆和私人房间。房子的几何形状被设计成能让阳光以180°的视角直接照射到房子的低层。
The distribution of space from highest volume to lowest from the most public to private areas. On the top floor there is the living room, dining room, kitchen, service room, terrace, gym, and Turkish bath. On the lower floors lie the more private quiet space areas such as the library and private rooms. The geometry of the house has been designed to get direct sunlight into the lower levels at the house at 180° views.
从882平方英尺的露台上，可以看到萨瓦内塔、恩维加多和麦德林等城市的景色。浴室和步入式衣柜里都有天窗。从主入口处，你可以看到山谷上空的开放空间，突出周围的景观。这个景观包括一个花园，里面有美丽的金合欢，这是一种开黄花的本地树。在主入口门旁边的石墙上有一个反射阴影的混凝土凉棚，说明了使用质朴的材料覆盖表面的意图。
From the 882 square foot terrace, views of the cities Sabaneta, Envigado, and Medellin can be seen. There are skylights in the bathrooms and walk-in closets. From the main entrance, you can see the open space over the valley highlighting the surrounding landscape. This landscape includes a garden with a beautiful Acacia, which is a native tree that blooms yellow flowers. A concrete pergola that reflects shadows over a stone wall next to the main entrance door illustrates the intention of using rustic materials to cover the surfaces.
为这个项目选择的材料旨在突出原始的外观。如石头、木材和混凝土。它们将植被融入空间内部。例如，立面由木格子板屏风组成，支撑着攀缘植物，以保护社会区域在日落时分不受直接光辐射的影响，并在内部创造绿色氛围。
Materials chosen for this project were aimed to highlight the raw appearance. Such as stone, wood, and concrete. They integrate the vegetation inside the spaces. For example, the façade is composed of a wood lattice panel screen that supports a climbing plant to protect the social areas from the direct light radiation during sunset and to create a green atmosphere inside.
Architects: ALSE Taller de Arquitectura, Luz Marina Restrepo Pérez
Area: 392 m²
Year: 2014
Photographs: Isaac Ramírez Restrepo
Manufacturers: Lumion, SketchUp, Cocina HA, DECORCERAMICA
Design Team:Alejandro Henao Mejía, Luz Marina Restrepo Pérez, Daniela Villegas
City:Envigado
Country:Colombia