House in the Woods by Green Mecano: Innovative Modular Steel Architecture in Medellín

The House in the Woods, designed by Green Mecano, is a striking example of modular, sustainable architecture that seamlessly integrates with its natural forest surroundings. Located in the lush Alto de las Palmas area of Medellín, this 365 m² residence showcases a thoughtful approach to modern steel construction and organic spatial design.

Green Mecano, an innovative architecture workshop, prioritizes efficiency and modularity in its projects. For this house, the team developed a bolted connection system between steel columns and beams. This system accelerates construction while adapting effortlessly to challenging terrains, offering a flexible alternative to traditional construction methods. The result is a home that is not only environmentally friendly and sustainable, but also highly adaptable, allowing the design of infinite variations in future projects.

The design of the Entrebosques House revolves around steel modules that grow organically on the landscape. These modules create interior patios that blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces, fostering a profound connection with the surrounding forest. Open social areas, minimal partitioning, and strategic patio placement ensure that light, air, and nature penetrate the house, creating dynamic spatial experiences.

Each module of the house is programmatically independent, serving either social or private functions. This modular approach allows each space to possess its own spatial identity, light quality, and shadow play, while collectively forming a cohesive architectural composition. The interplay of these independent spaces generates unexpected entrances of nature, light, and height changes, enhancing the sensory experience throughout the home.

All photographs are works of Daniel Velez