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Casa Mendoza: Where Design Meets Functionality

Contemporary two-story house with wooden slats over glass and pool.

In the heart of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Casa Mendoza stands as a testament to modern architecture’s ability to merge form with function. Designed by La Base Studio, this three-level home captivates with its contemporary blend of industrial and mid-century modern influences.

From its strategic use of wood and Portuguese tiles to its innovative approach to privacy and space utilization, Casa Mendoza redefines living in a bustling metropolis. Discover how this architect-owned residence, originally a 1970s build, transforms urban living with its unique design and thoughtful integration with the surrounding landscape.

Casa Pirca: A Concrete Marvel in Buenos Aires’ Costa Esmeralda

Modern concrete house with large windows on a stone base.

Casa Pirca, designed by En Obra Arquitectos in 2023, exemplifies architectural elegance in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s Costa Esmeralda. This house, a blend of concrete innovation and local aesthetics, seamlessly integrates into the area’s unique forests and coastal dunes. Built on a challenging rectangular plot, the design smartly utilizes the natural slope with a multifunctional wall that delineates the property and forms part of the entrance, garage, and pool area.

Cabin 192: The Ethical Transformation of Argentine Living

Cabin 192: The Ethical Transformation of Argentine Living

Dive into the architectural metamorphosis of Cabin 192, a two-story house in the serene suburban locale of Los Cardales, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Masterminded in 2023 by the visionary Daniel Canda & Asociados, this project redefines the concept of suburban living. Originally a simple brick structure with a gable roof, Cabin 192 has been thoughtfully readapted into a modern dwelling. Embracing the natural beauty of its lush surroundings, the redesign prioritizes open, flexible floor plans and integrates materials like wood, concrete, and stone, all while maintaining thermal efficiency and a connection to nature.

Discover how this unique blend of modernity and simplicity creates a living space that resonates with the soul of its environment.

Attic Reconstruction: Grizzo Studio’s Urban Oasis

Attic Reconstruction: Grizzo Studio’s Urban Oasis

Dive into the heart of Buenos Aires with the Attic Reconstruction, a Grizzo Studio masterpiece. This top-floor apartment, skillfully transformed from a 90s exposed-brick chalet into a contemporary living space, offers the essence of house living within its 70 square meters (753 square feet). Featuring a unique blend of indoor and outdoor elements, like a balcony terrace and a backyard grill area, the design centers around the building’s original fireplace. Custom-designed furniture, including a striking black concrete dining table, and a mix of textures like rough plasters and wooden ceilings, elevate this apartment to a new level of urban chic.

Cacho House: Merging Nature with Modern Living

Cacho House: Merging Nature with Modern Living

Discover the Cacho House, Grizzo Studio‘s modern masterpiece in Buenos Aires, crafted in 2022. Ingeniously situated on a triangular lot, the house cleverly separates communal and private areas on the ground floor.

Additionally, a distinctive double-height living room forms the home’s centerpiece. Furthermore, the design harmoniously blends with the surrounding greenery, featuring expansive windows and strategic landscaping. Moreover, the use of travertine, a neutral color palette, and natural wood accents ensures a timeless and practical elegance. Thus, Cacho House stands as a testament to the seamless integration of modern design and nature.

Casa Taller: Brutalist Harmony with Nature

Casa Taller: Brutalist Harmony with Nature

Casa Taller, designed by Tectum Arquitectura in La Paisanita, Argentina, is a stunning expression of concrete brutalist architecture, completed in 2021.

Perched on a challenging 45-degree slope, this house merges with the sounds of the river and the panoramic views of mountains and treetops, offering a sanctuary for work, life, and philosophical thought. Its design embodies complementary opposites: a sturdy base and a light upper structure that opens to the environment or closes for reflection. The house embraces the rugged terrain with minimal disruption, inviting residents on a contemplative journey through its unique spatial geometry and the natural elements that flow beneath.

Pingüino House: Contemporary Leisure Meets Tradition

Pingüino House: Contemporary Leisure Meets Tradition

In the bustling tourist town of Cariló, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Estudio Galera introduces the Pingüino House. As a contemporary vacation house, this 2022 architectural masterpiece prioritizes flexible living spaces and evolving needs over traditional design norms.

Steeped in the woodwork heritage of Pinamar city, it showcases a fresh take on design while echoing the region’s deep-rooted aesthetics.