057_U-House

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The U-House can be seen as four houses in one—a single plan divided into four interconnected sections. This modular approach reflects a deliberate response to an abundance of available land, transforming excess into opportunity through a carefully articulated spatial strategy.

Beyond its functional composition, the U-House also serves as a poetic metaphor: four eyes see more than two, allowing the house to engage dynamically with its surroundings. From a material perspective, it presents a striking contrast—an opaque, dark exterior enclosing a luminous white interior, creating a dialogue between shelter and openness.

At its core, however, this house is an exploration of data as a design principle—where measured elements shape spatial quality. It is a way to assess time, demonstrating its thoughtful use; a means of subverting conventions while maintaining architectural integrity; and ultimately, a strategy to streamline programmatic needs while minimizing unnecessary complexity.

In essence, the U-House is our small village on the banks of the Asón River—a place where space, time, and architecture converge in a carefully calibrated balance.

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Marcos Parga_PO2 Arquitectos / Year: 2015 / Location: Udalla. Cantabria, Spain / Program: Housing / Type: Comission / Status: Built / Client: Private / Size: 370m2 / Photography: Ira Lombardia