The striking three-bedroom residence floats graciously in a hypnotic vista that could be anywhere in the Swiss Alps, a zen islet in an infinite sea of green.There’s little in the house that points to the owner J Balvin’s exalted status as on the global music scene.
Built on a steeply inclined plot, Casa Aire features three bedrooms, each opening out fully onto an expansive, cantilevered deck, which offers up uninterrupted views of the lush Andean terrain that separates Balvin’s hometown from the Colombian capital, Bogota. The cantilevered outdoor dining area offers views over the surrounding native woodlands, including some distinctive yarumo blanco trees, towards the La Fe reservoir near El Retiro.
Ancient bonsai and Spanish olive trees, arranged according to the principles of feng shui, sit next to refined exterior concrete cladding that brings to mind the perfection of Tadao Ando’s works. Japanese water features play with the earthy hues of steel girders, painted in light olive green to match the bespoke lighting crafted from steel laminas.
The lighting, in turn, acts as a foil to the living room showpiece, a trio of curvaceous Osaka sofas, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1967 for Italian manufacturer La Cividina.A slate roof and a row of steel shutters protect the house from the elements. Both shutters and steel frame are painted in Pluma Silvestre (Wild Feather) green throughout.
- Interiors: 5 Sólidos
- Photos: Stefan Ruiz
- Words: Qianqian
