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Mia Lalor

Mia Lalor

Los Angeles, CA, US

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Urquiza Housing Project

This project was developed in Pergamino, Province of Buenos Aires and it involved turning an 70 m2 abandoned house in a farm into a 200 m2 guest house. 

The clients wanted to create a comfortable space in which to receive their guests; with guest rooms facing towards the farm and an integrated living room - dining room - kitchen with long views. 
Again, in this project my intention was to nest nature's resemblance within walls . 
The guesthouse is located in a 30m distance to the main house, to which it once faced. Our quest was to shift its orientation towards the open farm. Also, we worked together to add a new circulation area to the house. 
Our decisions involved creating big windows to bring in the light and to leave the existing ceilings -with treatment­ wherever possible. In the new area we created, we were careful to keep the same rythm and tone but with a more modern approach to building. 
Regarding distribution, we created two studios on each side of the house: one with access from the entrance hall and a second one with access through the living room - dining room - kitchen area. 
We also decided on a varanda facing north-west: a common a rea to contemplate nature. 

 
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Status: Under Construction
Location: Pergamino, AR
My Role: Architect