A refuge surrounded by vineyards, anchored at the foot of the Andes. This was the client’s expectation for the home commissioned from GOV Arquitectos: a space in a remote corner of the world to connect with the fresh air, the vastness of the landscape, and the silence. “An inner reconnection that could also be shared with family and close friends. Therefore, the house needed to have spacious, fluid, and clear spaces, suitable for both social life and contemplation,” explains architect Charly González Olsina.

The Vines of Mendoza is a project located in Los Chacayes, Tunuyán, a region situated between 1,000 and 1,400 meters above sea level, with marked temperature swings between day and night. It is an alluvial zone with low vegetation where carqueja, cedrón, and thyme grow, and the soil is a mix of stones and sandy clay.

An important priority for this family of four, who live abroad and want to enjoy every corner of the house, was to have circulation and shared spaces while maintaining privacy. “Integrating the landscape to feel the immensity of the surrounding nature was a real challenge,” says interior designer Consuelo Delgado. “Spaces speak and must always be listened to. They are composed of physical elements that guide concepts and intangible factors that evoke sensations—the genius loci of Roman mythology,” adds the architect.

The natural context and the house’s architecture determined the chosen textures and colors. A warm palette referencing Mendoza’s autumn, with sand, tan, brown, and touches of black to highlight design focal points. “We played with several textures: sculpturally worked wood, leather in its different states, wool, and linen predominating in the spaces,” explain the professionals from Quintana Casa.

1. The cantilevered gallery from which one can admire the Mendoza horizon: the Andes and the vineyards framed the design. “During the 1990s, Los Chacayes saw the arrival of projects that enriched the natural environment with vineyards stretching at the foot of the Andes,” notes González Olsina. The gallery’s table and chairs are made of wood and metal (Pablo Comadrán). The armchair is from Mike Outdoor Living. The coffee table is also a Comadrán design, and the Gogo armchairs and side tables are pieces by Quintana Casa.

3. Solid wood sculptural bench (Federico Arcidiácono). “The primary directive was to create a communion with the landscape, where architecture and design become one with the environment,” says Consuelo Delgado. For this project, materials were chosen to foster a dialogue with nature.

4. Szava modular sofa in linen with leather accents, Bowen side tables, and Saku leather armchairs (Quintana Casa). Coffee tables by Pablo Comadrán. Design objects on the table are from Quintana Casa and Vivant la vie. The living room rug is by Awanay, and the linen curtains by Fernanda de Sierra. “We worked so that the interior design creates a visual dance that complements the styling of the Uco Valley surroundings,” share the designers.

5. Stone, concrete, and wood serve as the guiding threads of this home. Leather chair and desk (Quintana Casa). Lighting fixtures are designed by Aspen Lumière. Decorative objects on the shelf (Quintana Casa, Vivant la vie). Central wooden sculpture (Pablo Comadrán).

6. The kitchen is integrated, contemporary, and minimalist. Table (Pablo Comadrán). Leather chairs (Quintana Casa). Lamp (Bendita tu luz). Handmade felt artwork with textures of pure virgin wool fibers (Quintana Casa, curated by Vicky Peláez Arte). Curtains (Fernanda de Sierra). Kitchen accessories (Wolf).

7. Interior, left: Pat armchairs and side tables (Quintana Casa). Throw, bed foot rug, and area rug by Awanay. Curtains (Fernanda de Sierra); bedding (Prana Home). Bedroom lighting (Bendita tu luz, designer lamps by María Romera). Exterior, right: Madagascar woven outdoor armchairs (Quintana Casa). Side tables by Pablo Comadrán. In the background, mountains and vineyards.

8. “The participatory and solution-oriented spirit of Quintana Casa was fundamental, as they were able to interpret and adapt each piece of furniture to give a unique meaning to every element of the project”, explains the interior designer. High stools in iron and leather (Quintana Casa). Wooden bar (Pablo Comadrán).

Architecture: Charly González Olsina and Eduardo Vega.
Interior design: Consuelo Delgado.
Landscape design: Eduardo Vera.
Construction company: Giménez Rilli.
Art: Vicky Peláez for Quintana Casa.
Photography: Daniela Mac Adden.

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