Design & Craft
The House
Casa Hoja is a one-of-a-kind house in Barranquilla — the result of a close collaboration between owner and architect to build something the city has never seen.
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Designed by Cristian
Every line of Casa Hoja was drawn with intent. Architect Cristian set out to marry tropical brutalism with Colombian vernacular craft — raw, honest materials shaped by hand, tuned to the Caribbean climate and the rhythm of the neighborhood.
Materials & innovations
Materials & innovations
We sourced unusual materials and pushed local building norms. A few of the things that make this house the first of its kind:
Glulam timber beams
Casa Hoja is the first residential house in Barranquilla built with glued-laminated timber (glulam) beams — engineered wood that spans wide and warm, carrying the roof where concrete or steel would normally sit.
Rice-husk earthen walls
Walls built from earth mixed with rice husks and cement powder — a breathable, low-impact system that keeps interiors naturally cool in the heat and gives the plaster its warm, tactile depth.
Breeze blocks & ochre plaster
Handmade calado breeze-block screens filter light and air, while warm ochre lime plaster and terracotta ground the house in its Colombian setting.
Dark wood & tropical planting
Dark timber joinery and layered tropical landscaping tie the raw structure to the green, living heart of the property.
For press & architecture enthusiasts
We'd love to share the story and drawings of Casa Hoja with architecture magazines and enthusiasts. For imagery, plans, or an interview with the architect, get in touch.
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