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Project • By KICK.OFFICE • Apartments

Casa AF2

Casa AF2 is a small 35 sqm apartment in the historic center of Camogli, designed as a seaside retreat for a family of three. The narrow, deep plan, typical of Ligurian homes, opens towards the coast like a telescope, culminating in two sea-front windows that become large eyes on the landscape. The sea thus becomes part of the project: the sight, light and sound of the waves become a constant presence inside the house. Giulia Benedetta Costa The architectural intervention is deliberately minimal. All service functions, such as kitchen, laundry, wardrobes and bathroom, are concentrated within a system of custom furnishings, freeing up the space intended for the living and sleeping areas and maintaining, throughout the apartment, a cont... More

Project • By Atelier 1901 • Apartments

Apartamento 37

Designed for hybrid use, both living and renting, this duplex apartment combines warmth and flexibility. Clear layout decisions enhance the perception of space and make everyday life more fluid. An efficient environment, with a strong identity and surprising comfort. Mahani Siqueira Juliana is 28 years old and leads an intense routine. An entrepreneur, she spends most of her day at the office and keeps an active social life. When at home, she values moments of rest and reading, and often enjoys hosting friends. With limited time and the need for an agile process, she found in Atelier 1901 the support she was looking for. Led by architect Thatiane Barros, the studio works collaboratively with young professionals and a network of techn... More

Project • By Alvaro Rojas Vio • Private Houses

KUBO HOUSE

For the architect Alvaro Rojas Vio, the construction of Kubo was an opportunity to deepen his commitment to the environmental development of the seaside town of Tongoy, proposing an urban element that could deliver aesthetic value to the town. This project had to address four challenges: a small plot of land, of only 400 square meters; to provide the clients with a spectacular view of the sea in spite of tall buildings nearby; a south-facing orientation, which required a strategy to provide light and heat; and to respond to a limited budget. The architect was inspired by simplicity, by  minimalist dwelling, and designed an innovative solution of three floors, with low cost materials and maintenance with an emphasis on sustainability an... More