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“As the family started to grow, our customers looked to expand, and they spent From an apartment to a house with a garden“Without going too far,” the women tell us. Architects Camila Castillo and Joey Zimmermanat the head of the Ideï Arquitectura studio.
Externally, the house remains almost intact, with its facade and access stairs from the cobblestone entrance. inside, The architects made a major transformation Which, however, took care of the original footprint of the residential neighborhood in Buenos Aires.
The focus of the project was on obstetrics Brighter environments (starting by changing the black stone floor of the social sector) and attaching it to the floor Green space backgrounda great opportunity to spend a good time that was missed before.
“Half of the garden was deprived, but today it looks like a painting from the inside, and is used a lot. The same thing happens inside: we have achieved many different situations, all livable and enjoyable.”
“On the first floor, the social floor was not only raised, but also removed, allowing us to have privacy while enhancing openness to the street.”
“For the homeowners, it was very important to make the kitchen the central place. Even though we integrated it into the living room and dining room, we also removed it, so it wasn’t the first thing you saw when you walked in.”
“This room had a glass arched window set at half the height. From that we went to a floor-to-ceiling window that opened almost completely onto the balcony deck.”
All floors in the social space are made of 5cm thick polished concrete. While there are joints in the living and dining room, they are smooth in the kitchen.
“One of the big changes we made during the renovation was in this environment, there was a loft covering everything. By reducing the staircase – which continues upwards – and removing the ceiling, we achieved a double-height family.”
In the main wing, which has maintained its position, the greatest possible effort has been made New dressing room and bathroomwhich has completely changed.
“We unified the bathroom and children’s room by bringing the color of the lid and the curved shape of the mirrors to the painted details of the wall and other objects,” the architects told us about this environment.
The architects made major transformations that not only revamped the aesthetics, but also enhanced the luminosity, views, and sense of calm in the single-family home.
in case kitchenThey moved him to the next wall, so that he was there A more comfortable, light and connected space with the rest of the environment.
In it living roomThe floor was previously made of black stone and the fireplace was made of exposed brick. They wanted to keep the house, but update it: They dismantled the shelf and painted the facade black, taking the color that was prevalent in the environment.
In it Master bedroomThey kept the look and feel of the windows, but with an update: They replaced the joinery and removed the stone covering They hung curtains from the ceiling.
In it Play roomThe ancients The sloped wooden ceilings are painted whitean option that not only updates the space, but also takes advantage of its ability to reflect light, achieving a A brighter and more welcoming atmosphere.
The Reformation was a clear sign of what came before and after: Without losing the original essence, the house has been transformed into a bright space connected to greenery and designed to enjoy every corner.