Perdomo House by TATÚ Arquitectura – Rural Elegance in the Landscape of El Edén, Uruguay

Located in the serene rural setting of El Edén, in Uruguay’s Maldonado department, Perdomo House by TATÚ Arquitectura is the central piece of a masterfully planned network of interconnected architectural and landscape elements. Completed in 2021 and photographed by Marcos Guiponi, the project is a study in how contemporary architecture can respectfully inhabit and enhance a vast natural site, without overpowering its surroundings.

A House as the Heart of a Landscape System

Perdomo House forms the main construction within a five-hectare rural property. Rather than concentrating all functions in a single building, the architects envisioned a scattered arrangement of programmatic spaces—each designed to invite exploration and encourage direct engagement with the surrounding countryside.

The design creates an itinerary of experiences across the property, composed of:

• A space of shade – the main house, offering shelter and comfort.
• A space of fire – an outdoor living and gathering area centered around warmth and social interaction.
• A space of water – a pool that reflects the vast Uruguayan sky.

Together, these elements frame an intimate yet expansive relationship with the rural environment, allowing residents to experience nature from multiple perspectives.

Drawing from Rural Architectural Traditions

The project’s conceptual core is rooted in Uruguayan rural tradition, reinterpreted through modern architectural language. Three defining vernacular features informed the design:

1. The Central Courtyard – Acting as a protective enclave, it shields occupants from the strong winds, intense sun, and occasional rains of the open landscape.
2. The Open Gallery – A transitional space that connects the interiors to panoramic views, particularly framing the dramatic sunsets over the horizon.
3. The Vaulted Roofs – The main social space of the house is enhanced by a high, vaulted ceiling, creating a sense of openness and spatial generosity.

By blending these traditional elements with contemporary detailing, TATÚ Arquitectura created a home that functions as a threshold—mediating between the intimate human scale and the vastness of the land.

Spatial Fluidity and Indoor-Outdoor Living

The layout is designed for controlled interior-exterior transitions, allowing inhabitants to adapt their living experience to different weather conditions. The courtyard offers privacy and calm in the heart of the home, while the gallery serves as a shaded, breezy extension of the interior. The vaulted main living area draws in light and air, giving the social core of the house both grandeur and comfort.

Perdomo House is more than just a residence—it’s an architectural landscape strategy. By breaking the program into distinct yet interconnected zones, the project invites residents to move through and inhabit the site in a way that feels both rooted in tradition and attuned to contemporary living. It stands as a testament to the idea that rural architecture can be both deeply contextual and spatially adventurous.

All photographs are works of  Marcos Guiponi