Casa Atelier, San Lorenzo, Córdoba Modern Residence, Argentinian Real Estate, South American Home, Architecture Photography
Casa Atelier in San Lorenzo
6 Sep 2022
Architects: LOMA Arq +
Location: San Lorenzo, Córdoba, Argentina, South America

Photos: Architect Gonzalo Viramonte
Casa Atelier, Argentina
Created for a pair of artist-designers, Casa Atelier is located at the top of a subdivision in San Lorenzo, Córdoba, in the Traslasierra Valley, and surrounded by native flora and fauna.

The commitment to preserving the connection to these natural surroundings is undoubtedly the starting point of the design process. The design generates a connection in which this wild setting is not just a backdrop but is united with the house and is part of the life and artistic production of the couple who inhabits it.
The atmosphere of the house, both inside and outside, transmits creative inspiration for the artistic development of its owners.
The rustic regional materials, such as locally produced brick melted at high temperature in clay ovens, blend with reinforced concrete and the warmth of wood. Energy-efficient, very low-maintenance materials were used having been carefully selected after an extensive climatic study. The large windows that cover a large part of the north façade allow extensive views of the surrounding natural landscape and absorb warmth in winter.

With its pure morphology and clean finishes, the home hides constructive and structural complexity to achieve ...