Architects Pedro Livni and Rafael Solano have created a psychologist's office behind a tall concrete wall in Ciudad de la Costa, Uruguay.
Located within the garden of an existing property, the low-slung structure encompasses 35 square metres and is hidden by a wall that runs its full width.
The psychologist's office stands behind a concrete wall
Only a door and a circular aperture, which was informed by the work of American artist Gordon Matta-Clark ? who was known for cutting holes in existing buildings, breaking through the concrete wall. While the door leads into the psychologist's office, the circle connects the larger garden with a small private courtyard space.
A circular opening connects the two gardens
"Located at the back of a parcel, a wall is built that hides the room and defines a garden inside another garden," explained Livni and Solano.
"Thinking of Matta-Clark, a big hole breaks through the wall and connects both gardens."
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