local-based architecture studio besonias almeida arquitectos was commissioned to add a pavilion to an already existing house in buenos aires, argentina. the idea behind this inclusion was to realize a new space, isolated from the activity of the principal house and generating more relaxed functions. a strong connection with nature was also intended as well as both visual and auditive privacy while maintaining a comfortable feeling in both winter and summer.
all images by federico kulekdjian
the client asked besonias almeida arquitectos to place the pavilion the farthest away from the house, next to the evergreen trees sector on the lot. when facing such a landscape, the studio decided to incorporate it into the design, by adding floor-to-ceiling windows that let the views flow all around. the brief program also requested an outdoor bath and a small warehouse.
the pavilion was built as a relaxing retreat from the principal house
‘starting from successive folds of the concrete enclosure, we managed to give this small building sufficient visual and audio privacy in relation to its surroundings, and thus to fulfill the request for a space to facilitate the realization of quiet activities and introspection,’ comments maría victoria besonías. ‘this feature also allowed defining an expansion that is extended to join the landscape, highlighting the access to both the bathroom and the multipurpose space, and leaving the warehouse hidden.’
the addition allows for the more relaxed functions
the brief program requested an outdoor bath and a small warehouse
part of the nature has been incorporated into the design
the pavilion was thought to be comfortable both during winter and summer
successive folds of concrete make up the structure
the new pavilion in dialogue with the principal house
back view of the pavilion
floor-to-ceiling windows create a direct connection with the landscape
living room
project info:
project name: torcuato house pavilion
location: olivos golf club, malvinas argentinas, buenos aires, argentina
design and project management: arch.maria victoria besonias, arch. guillermo de almeida
collaborators: arch. micaela salibe, arch. guido gallupo
built area: 45sqm + swimming pool
built year: 2016
photos: federico kulekdjian
