#arquitectura

At 1,250 meters above sea level, in a lower montane forest on the eastern foothills of Llanganates National Park—at the northern edge of Pastaza Province—there exist around 800 species of vascular and endemic plants. Among them are palm species such as chonta, pambil, and killi: natural resources that have long shaped the identity and imagination of ancestral Amazonian peoples, widely used as structural pillars in their vernacular constructions. JAG Estudio JAG Estudio Within this natural context, the presence of water bodies is common. Small streams and consolidated rivers have drawn a population committed to environmental conservation, who have established small refuges, shelters, and reserves dedicated to animal r... More

AYURU is inspired by the principle of arriving and landing in a territory of ecological relationships in a light and gentle way. AYURU is a species of bird. Inspired by the fluid movement of these animals, the forest temple is based on the principle of arriving and landing in a territory of ecological relationships in a light and gentle way. With a height of 8m and an external diameter of 16m, the Ayuru space offers a flexible area for different uses in events and practices. Externally, on the East and West sides we have two squares, thus extending the possible program of uses, as well as parking spaces, bathrooms, storage and support kitchen, accessed by stone paths that articulate access to the entire complex. The space blends into the l... More

In Palma de Mallorca’s historic center, a three-story building renovation in Carrer de Sant Magi balances recovery of the existing with a need for updating.  Two luxury flats are located on the upper floors, while the ground floor houses a coworking space. José Masterton José Masterton In order to enhance the traditional morphology of the local heritage, each domestic space occupies an entire floor. Although they share similar characteristics, the apartments display a different programmatic approach toward the building’s intimacy. First-floor common areas are organized towards the back of the plot, facing the patio for peace and quiet. In contrast, the second-floor apartment common spaces face the m... More

Refurbishment project to transform the Municipal School of Music and Dance of Chapinería into a Youth Center. Comprehensive energy refurbishment project in line with the European Green Pact and the Spanish Urban Agenda. The architectural project of energy rehabilitation of the building of the Municipal School of Music and Dance of Chapinería aims to transform the building to adapt it to the new needs of the young population of the town, in line with the European Green Pact and the Spanish Urban Agenda. HGSE Arquitectos Complete renovation of building to adapt it to new needs. Description of the building and its location: The Municipal School of Music and Dance is located at Calle Olivas, 1, in Chapinería (nort... More

This time, we sneak in a home in El Cabañal, on the top floor of a building from the late seventies which is surrounded by pitched roofs and courtyards. Almost like an intruder, it is erected oblivious to the traditional construction methods of the district. There we find metal beams and pillars supporting slabs made of concrete joists and ceramic vaults. A classic from that era. Germán Cabo Germán Cabo In this little corner of the city, a young couple wish to bring light and joy into this changing space. With this purpose in mind, we embark on a project with an almost square layout. The windows are mainly oriented towards the south and the west, but also facing east and the sea. This will allow us to enjoy a... More

The challenge of this project was to transform the rooms of what used to be a single family home, into a fluid space with a multiplicity of intersecting visuals. @estudio_patio @estudio_patio @estudio_patio @estudio_patio @estudio_patio @estudio_patio @estudio_patio A cafe without a counter. An open garage. A cocktail bar. A community table. A clay oven. A backyard. @estudio_patio @estudio_patio @estudio_patio @estudio_patio @estudio_patio @estudio_patio @estudio_patio Intimate spaces that propose meeting, enjoyment, design and an atmosphere with its own and authentic identity features, perfectly imperfect. Caption More

Three overlapping volumes, built in exposed concrete, natural stone and metal structure, give life to Casa K: designed to be the temple of a family that dreamed of waking up and spending their days overlooking the sunset. Located on a lot overlooking the valley, Casa K has a very peculiar feature: exit to two streets. The topography of the land, with a slope from left to right and front to back, made it possible to distribute it over three floors. Marcelo Donadussi Marcelo Donadussi On the front facade of Casa K, we worked on privacy associated with natural light through wooden louvres. Pedestrian access is via a large staircase that reaches the horizontal social area. This accommodates a living room, dining room and gourmet spa... More

This custom-designed, modular luxury residence has an area of 290 m² distributed over a single floor, representing a true oasis of comfort and elegance. It includes an additional structure known as a "pool house", which complements the main residence, creating an even more luxurious atmosphere. The villa, designed with an M-shaped layout, boasts a contemporary design and uses industrialized modular construction techniques, reinterpreting the classic and recognisable Mediterranean architecture. Casas inHAUS Casas inHAUS Casas inHAUS Casas inHAUS Casas inHAUS The landscape design of the plot, directed by the Rocío Sainz de Rozas studio, offers a unique sensorial experience, highlighting the vines as the p... More

Located in the warm capital of Colima, Mexico, Harmonie stands in an exclusive private development, designed for a young family of four. The project unfolds on a 700 m2 plot, incorporating visually integrated spaces that maximize the perception of spaciousness, with a central courtyard serving as a functional and aesthetic core. Iván Marruenda Iván Marruenda Iván Marruenda Iván Marruenda Regarding materiality, Harmonie embraces contemporary trends with a distinctive use of exposed concrete, detailed with textures and engravings, infusing the residence with a unique elegance. The fusion of steel, glass, and wood comes to life in a helical staircase that, in the double-height foyer, becomes an... More

Tejeda is a small municipality located inside a volcanic area, on the summit of the island of Gran Canaria. It is a special place, with a very steep terrain and a mesmerizing natural environment, “a petrified storm”, as Unamuno defined it. David Rodríguez David Rodríguez Small-scale buildings coexist in the sparsely constructed fabric, which is scattered throughout the territory as nuclei, among which some interesting constructions of a more traditional character stand out. The regulations, with more than good intentions, try to ensure the preservation of the rural character of the municipality by applying very strict parameters, which promote the appearance of folk solutions instead of the enhancement o... More

It is located on the south bank of the River Cávado, in Barcelinhos, offering a wide green landscape immortalized by the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança and the Medieval Tower. Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tavares Studio The land is presented in two elevated platforms, supported by high granite walls and hawks from which small flowers emerge, it is here that RiscoWhite is located. Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tavares Studio In the act of transmitting its natural condition, the Architecture and accepting the site and its historical legacy, an attempt to transmit the existing language – a small housing unit – without speculation or ambition. Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tavares Stu... More

Lapa is located on the outskirts of Santo Tirso, in an old allotment, wedged between the Ave River and the train line to the east, and the national road to the west. Alexandra Brites It is a somewhat atypical subdivision, with inaccuracies in the execution and a disproportionate scale ratio between the space allocated to the public road and the private area of the lots. The rules imposed on the Lapa lot were quite restrictive and as the time available for the project and the work did not admit the possibility of doing an alteration to the allotment project, we assumed the prescriptions for the lot as if it were a physical pre-existence. Alexandra Brites Thus, we started with a parallelepiped volume, defined by the implantation a... More

Lux Garden is a set of 8 buildings integrated in the Lejana de Baixo development in Faro, Algarve, Portugal, having been developed with the aim of becoming a reference in the city's new housing area. The building’s implantation and volumetry were defined by the allotment plan, in a U-shape around a yard and developing in 6 and 7 floors above ground and 2 floors below ground for parking. Fernando Guerra FG+SG The group is unitary and faces its interior, like a “courtyard house” on a larger scale. The entrance is located at the axis of the open top and the distribution for each of the buildings done through the garden in the yard. This semi-public space for exclusive use by residents, allows for a multiplicity of inter... More

The Bradco Industrial Unit is located in the industrial area of Felgueiras, in the municipality of Castelo de Paiva. The company finds its genesis in the leather goods area, however over the years it has also expanded its activity to bracelets and in the leather goods area: belts, bags, briefcases, purses, wallets, shoes, etc. It is currently a notorious company for also working with renowned brands.   With this project it was mainly intended the increase in both production and number of employees, and consequently stimulating employment and the regional economy, becoming this way, a more autonomous Industrial Unit and with total freedom for future growth. More