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Garu House/Tecla Studio
- area:
2153 sq. ft.
Year:
2024
manufacturer: 3G Mumbles, Edfan, Fapim Corporation, G4 aperture, insumaon, dodra marble, Caseros Metallurgical Company, Pinturias San Andres
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Chief Architect:
Valentina Rivarola, Leila Mihoura
Text description provided by the architect. The main goal of the complete renovation of Casa Garu was to transform the typical “Casa Chorizo” into a bright and open space, where light and spaciousness become the protagonists. The first priority was to remove the feeling of darkness and disconnection between spaces, while respecting and reusing existing valuable elements.
The original house had an outdated layout, dark spaces and poor connectivity. To overcome this limitation, we decided to remove all the walls of the central space and open up the terrace with floor-to-ceiling windows. In addition, it was decided to retain some original elements of architectural value, such as wooden floors and vaulted ceilings, which were restored to create a contrast between old and new.
The terrace floor is dark ceramic and there is an unused metal staircase, resulting in an unpleasant view from the living area. That’s why we decided to demolish it and create a green space connected to the interior of the house.
The result is a large space with multiple uses, where natural light filters in unobstructed, creating a feeling of spaciousness and clarity throughout the environment.
One of the most striking features of the central space is a continuous piece of furniture that serves various functions in the house. The piece started out as a kitchen countertop, then transformed into a staircase leading to the mezzanine, and finally became a functional element in the living area. This solution maximizes space and provides functionality to different areas.
In addition to the interior renovation, the exterior facade was also restored. The original door was retained as a historical element, while corrugated metal modules were added, alternating between solid and micro-perforated, which can be opened and closed according to their function.
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