The 5 Solidos team aimed for tranquility, contemplation, and an open connection between the inside and outside of Colombian music legend J Balvin’s home.

Japanese architecture’s free-flowing forms influenced Balvin as he built Casa Dos Aguas in Llanogrande, Colombia, about half an hour outside of Medelln. The arts encompass not just music and architecture but also fashion.

That “less is more” when it comes to her home, says the Latin Grammy winner. You should be able to relax at your home. I created spaces that nourish my soul, not my pride.

In 5 Solidos’ “House of the Waters” for J Balvin, the house’s original design is still there. Natural light streamed in through the high-pitched roof and into the home’s two parallel rooms, which were linked by a wooden hallway. Phase two involved the design of the full outside plan, which was created in tandem with the idea.

The simple design of the pavilion lets the verdant Colombian mountain ranges shine.

This tribute to the understated elegance of Japan and the livability of Scandinavia harmonizes form and substance. The house is simple, unpretentious, and neatly maintained; it has a pitched ceiling, warm oak flooring, and walls adorned with bonsai.

J Balvin has a collection of works of art and designs. Thonet chairs grace the table, while Vibia lamps cast a warm glow and Mattiazzi Osso stools extend an invitation to take a seat.

Joe has high standards. His interests and way of life are well-known to him. According to Elisa Ortega, a partner at 5 Solidos, “You see it in the artwork he collects, the books on the shelves, the neutral palette—every detail down to the sheets and towels.”

Incorporating the concept into every part of the house creates a dialogue with every movement and use of space, leading to moments of wonder and, according to the architects, a feeling of harmony and balance throughout.