PH·鲁伊斯·乌伊多布罗，山工作室 丨阿根廷布宜诺斯艾利斯

Architects:Estudio Yama

Area:111m²

Year:2023

Photographs:Albano García

Manufacturers:Acerolatina,Carabath,FV,Ferrum sanitarios,Johnson Aceros,Mosaicos San Luis

Category:Houses

Architects In Charge:Ainoha Julia Mugetti, Juliana de Lojo

Project Team:Santiago Prassolo

Civil Engineering:Gastón Bonalve

City:Buenos Aires

Country:Argentina

Text description provided by the architects. The remodeling and expansion of this typical ground floor PH unit with its own terrace responds to the challenge of adapting the home to two possible configurations: a first version as a single-family dwelling and a possible future division into two independent units, one on the ground floor and another developed on the first and second floors.

The main strategy consists of constructing a new piece made up of a concrete slab, designed to support a future expansion, and a lightweight roof of insulating panels, along with a facade of the same technology, designed for possible disassembly and reuse.

In its current configuration as a single-family home, the ground floor—characterized by more limited light conditions and greater privacy—is designated for the bedrooms, while the public areas are moved to the upper floor, directly connected to a north-facing terrace.

In the dining area, the glass enclosures are removed to create a semi-covered expansion that promotes the integration between the interior and exterior. A vertical wooden volume accompanies the staircase that connects both levels, culminating in a glass panel that allows for visual continuity of the lightweight roof.

On the facade, the original construction is unified with the expansion by standardizing the color across the different finishes. The choice of materials is limited—wood, granite mosaic, iron, and sheet metal. A synthetic image is sought, along with coherence between the contemporary intervention and the original construction, respecting the unique character of the PH.

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