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Architect Agency
Agüero Marcenaro Architects
Fabricator
Optimall
Product solutions used
LUMEAL sliders and SOLEAL windows
Photographer
Eduardo Agüero
“The jury highly appreciated the creative and thoughtful use of natural light, made possible by the well-designed galleries that allowed streams of sunlight to filter through, illuminating the space with a warm and inviting glow.”
Jury comments
The Agüero Marcenaro Architects firm worked on a spacious plot, 932 m2 surface area, with good sunlight towards the back, located in a semi-consolidated private neighbourhood environment. Winds are a prominent feature of Chapadmalal's climate, especially during certain times of the year, with strong gusts coming from the Atlantic Ocean that can affect both temperature perception and outdoor activities.
The initial design decision was to build a protected outdoor courtyard, around which everything revolved to create an enclosed "outdoor space". This foundational idea guided all subsequent decisions, allowing the house to make use of this carefully designed exterior, separate from other outdoor areas.
The severe climate of Chapadmalal requires careful construction practices, including adequate insulation against cold and humidity, and robust building materials to withstand winds. By integrating all these elements into the composition, we achieved a protected exterior that facilitates different interactions between the interior and exterior. Sliding aluminium panels and large openings enable seamless connection between inside and outside, providing good thermal insulation as well. This helps maintain a stable and comfortable indoor temperature throughout the year, reducing heat transfer between the interior and exterior of the house, thereby reducing energy needs for heating in winter and cooling in summer. The LUMEAL sliders and the SOLEAL windows have helped to expand the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
The main volume of the house is developed in two wings forming an L-shape, beginning to define and embrace the outdoor space. Each side of the L protects the courtyard from prevailing winds: the bedrooms block southwest winds, while the living-dining-kitchen area neutralizes southeast winds. The proportions of the wings are symmetrical, initially forming a perfect square. For this reason, we turned to other programmatic elements to reinforce the central idea.
The combination of these mechanisms opens the possibility of different spatial configurations, and the gallery itself separates from the main volume and maximizes pedestrian routes. This is what we understand as "spatial richness," which is also supported by the microclimate generated by the construction itself, allowing for intense use of the exterior. The house looks at itself, creating an atmosphere of deep intimacy
