ASSIGNEMENT 4

CASA DEL OJIO FALLING WATER

MAQADES ALNIESSANI
201720507
 Casa Del Ojio
A HOUSE IN THE MEXICAN JUNGLE
ADA DEWES and SERGIO PUENTE, 1985-90

Ingoude
Company
DESCRIPTION

The building look like its been cutaway or some part of it is missing
Its an example of how the idea of the house maybe rethought from it’s
first principles
the house has one longitudinal axis (streches from the upper steps to the
lower part steps
Different relationships between interior & the Surroundings at each level.
The line between the boundary of the house and the surrounding Forest is
blurred
Balance: between the natural surroundings and the clean lines of the
house.
- as you move, your relationship with the nature changes.
the house consists from a composition between basic architectural elemnts according to context and
content:

1-Platform:
-itis the fistarting point for thehouse•
- it works as abasic element of architecture: it
identifies aplace.
- using elements that are there, 3 Mango tree on the
hill-side.
- it makes the house appears as atemple
-it's an in - between space
-it's the bedroom of the house.

2-Steps :
- 2 sets of steps.
→ 1- fromthe forest to the platform.
2- from the plat form to the forest stieam
- they work as a basic elements of design : path.
- thresholds :
1- at the entery tof the Platform (relaxation) Ingoude
2- at the exit From the platform (trepidation Company
3 -One wall :
- torestrict views into the house, (Providing privacy).
, - it makes the platform appears as a stage of
domestic life events.
- it has the doorway of the house l the first threshold
door) :
- it works as a frame to the bedroom platform.

4- the two door ways:

- they are the thresholds of this building.
+ Door 1: from the forest tothe platform in the only
wall of thehouse).
→ Door 2: Prom the platform to the stream. (it's a small
temple (2 columns & a pediment)) •
- they flame the platform.
- the lack of walls makes the two doorways symbolic
and pragmatic
5-The two columns :
- to support the upper floor (the dining room)
- they works as Prame to the bedroom.

6-the upper floor :

- it's the dining room of thi shouse.
- you can access it by a third set of steps and asmall
bridge over the first set of steps (from the forest to
the platform
- the roof of the dining room is the canopy of the
mango tree (using elements that are there.

the third threshold s on the elevated plat form,

youfeel that the nature isextended infront of you
(excitement)

7-Glass blocks :
- at the floor of the dining room → to light the bedroom
bellow
- at the floor of the bedroom → to allow the user to
view the stream passing under the house .
 FALLING WATER
A HOUSE IN THE MEXICAN JUNGLE
ADA DEWES and SERGIO PUENTE, 1985-90
In its careful yet startling integration of stone walls
anchored to the bedrock and modern reinforced
concrete terraces hovering in space. Fallingwater may be
understood as 'one of the great critiques of the modern
movement in architecture, and simultaneously one of its
masterpieces

Set in a very unusual location, the ideas implicit in the

house are a highly dramatic and original combination of
modern technology within a natural setting.
ABOUT THE HOUSE

(relating with the plan)

It is a weekend house. It consists of two levels of living areas. Both the living areas extend up to the waterfall and
give a good view of the surrounding countryside. The entrance drive leads to the main living room, which extends
in different directions in the ground floor. A staircase leads directly leads to the waterfall. Terraces, balconies,
kitchen and dining area all extend in different directions. The bedroom on the second floor opens on to the
terrace, which is cantilevered more than the terrace of the first floor.
The second floor is much smaller than the first and has only one bedroom with an adjoining roof terrace. All the
three floor plans form a pattern in such a way that they are arranged round the single vertical element, which is
the natural stone tower-the staircase. At the foot of the staircase is the supported ground floor and the slope of
the hill. The base of the building is made of natural stone, the individual storeys are made up of reinforced
concrete, and the walls of glass.

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Company
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
BUBLE DIAGRAM

A.LIVING ROOM
B.TERRACE
C.KITCHEN
D.STAFF ROOM
E.STAIRS BASEMENT
F.STAIRS
G.DRESSING ROOM
H.BATH ROOM I.CORRIDOR
J.BED AREA
K.STUDY ROOM
 AESTHETICS

It is an architecture that seizes our

imagination, letting us see space and
Forever habitation in ways that seem new, but which
Anticipating we simultaneously feel to be ancient,
Longing somehow fundamental to our human nature.
Loving The notion of a house sitting over a waterfall
Intertwining evokes the imagination of English Romantic
poet, Wordsworth. At the same time,
Nature
scientific technology has been integrated
Gathering the Wonderful
with a modern concept. The cantilevered
Artistic house which sits on a waterfall that is audible
Talents of Everyone in Residence rather than visible

Ingoude
Company
UNIQUE FEATURES

ELIMINATE THE SENSE OF BEING

LOCKED UP IN A ROOM OR SPACE

CREATES A
COMPOSITION OUT OF PLANES AND SCREENS
UNIQUE FEATURES
HORIZONTAL PLANES CONNECT THE ROCKY HILLSIDE WITH THE RIVER
ANCHORING
THE BUILDING
IN ITS
SURROUNDINGS

ESTABLISH A
VISUAL
CONNECTION
WITH THE
ENVIRONMENT
 UNIQUE FEATURES
LET OPENINGS ARISE OUT OF THE COMPOSITION OF PLANES AND SCREENS
LET OPENINGS FORM
ON A
NATURAL WAY

USE COMBINATIONS OF MATERIALS AND ORNAMENTS FROM THE SURROUNDINGS

RESPECT THE
IDENTITY OF THE
SITE
 UNIQUE FEATURES
THE SUNLIGHT REACHES THE BUILDING MAINLY FROM ABOVE
INCORPORATE
CLIMATE CONTROL
AND FURNITURE IN
THE ARCHITECTURE

THE BUILDING BECOMES AN OPTICAL PART OF THE WATERFALL

CREATE A BUILDING
THAT IS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH
THE SENSE OF THE
PLACE
 PERCEPTION
It connects the people and nature, and avoids an
imprisoned feeling.
'By providing a visual connection with the
environment, both people and nature are brought
together in harmony with each other.
•The location serves as an element that serves as a
basis for the design. This is the sense of the place.
In the case of Falling Waters these are the falls, the
river bed, the rocks and the trees.
'People can experience two elements in the design:
inside and outside. In Falling Waters, it is the view
and 'smell' of the waterfall. It's movement and
sound. Inside the building, the rocks and the
material usage ensures harmony.
 SYMBOLISM

Falling water is an existing living example of a

building in harmony with nature, people and
architecture
What Frank Lloyd Wright achieved in this
building was to place its occupants in a close
relationship to the surrounding beauty, the
trees, the foliage and the wild flowers.
COMPARISON BETWEEN CASA DEL OJO
MEXICANO AND FALLINGWATER

Aspect Casa del Ojo Mexicano Fallingwater

Located in Mexico, influenced by local

Context vernacular
Situated in rural Pennsylvania, amidst nature

Embraces desert landscape, integrates with Integrated with forested landscape, over a
Surroundings terrain waterfall

Incorporates natural rock formations,

Slope Built on sloping terrain, terraced architecture
cantilevers

authenticity
Utilizes adobe, stone, and wood for local
Material Usage authenticity
Features reinforced concrete and native
sandstone

Features courtyards, reflecting pools for Directly over Bear Run stream, interacts with
Relationship to Water cooling water
COMPARISON BETWEEN CASA DEL OJO
MEXICANO AND FALLINGWATER

Aspect Casa del Ojo Mexicano Fallingwater

Vernacular Mexican architecture with modern Organic architecture, blending with natural
Architectural Style elements forms

Open floor plan, seamless indoor-outdoor

Spatial Configuration Emphasizes inward-facing courtyard, privacy
connection

Use of cantilevers, innovative structural

Structural Innovation Earthquake-resistant design, load-bearing walls
support

Aesthetic Expression Earthy tones, minimalist detailing Organic forms, integration of natural elements

Blend tradition with modernity, respond to Harmonize architecture with nature, celebrate
Architect's Intent climate site
Thank you!