Oruc House
Tucked away in the wooded region of Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, the Oruc House is an architectural marvel that merges modern design with nature. Designed by adventurous homeowners Lore and Carlos, the house sits on a steep slope embraced by trees, creating a tranquil retreat. Built on a challenging topography, it integrates seamlessly into the landscape, with access from both its highest and lowest points, blending into the surrounding forest.
Visitors enter the house via a bridge that leads to a tower surrounded by stairs, giving an elevated view of the living room. Descending through changing materials (black concrete to fluted concrete blocks) guests reach a hallway framed by trees and topped by an inverted double-sloped slab, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding forest.
Inside, the home is a versatile, open space that functions as a living room, kitchen, and dining area. A cantilevered structure extends over the slope, designed to capture sunlight filtering through the trees. The house also embraces sustainability with inverted roofs that collect water, channeling it to a tank like a natural waterfall.
