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El Camarin is the home
of a young professional couple,
an actor and a lawyer.
The apartment is located in Charcarita,
a historic area of Buenos Aires.
It is located in a fairly central
area of the city.
But at the same time, maintains
a neighbourhoods scale.
This building was built in the 1950s,
but it was probably later reformed
and fragmented to obtain
temporary residence.
All the apartments are very small,
but complete with a bathroom
and kitchen.
When we first come to the apartment,
it was very dark with a small French door
that opened onto a curved balcony,
almost unusable due to its proportion
and relation to the interior.
The small space had a kitchen
area against the balcony wall.
The plan did not change much.
The kitchen and the bathroom
were left in the original places
to take advantage of the existing vibe.
We allocated the bed on
one side of the apartment
and used shelving
to separate the living
and the sleeping area.
We also wanted it
to receive more natural light
and to become more airy.
When you first walk into the apartment,
you're greeted by the large
balcony doors.
We completely demolished that old wall
that separated the interior
from the exterior.
By using folding doors,
we completely open up the balcony
and extend the living room.
We installed white
perforated metal screen
around the body green.
Not only does it
look great from the street front
and provide privacy,
but at the same time allows light
and air to penetrate
into the apartment.
In this sleeping area,
we built a storage plus shelving unit.
It also acts as a separation
between the two zones, yet
allows lights and the air
to come through.
Their sleeping area
fits a queen size mattress.
And below the bed,
there is plenty of storage space.
We also created a study nook
just next to the sleeping area.
The kitchen is small,
but it has everything you need.
We have our double electric cooktop,
oven, fridge and pantry.
A benchtop is made
out of the same material as the floor,
which is polished concrete.
We also built a fold up dining table
that can be put away
when it's not being used
to free up more space.
The bathroom is accessible
from one of the doors of the wall unit.
The floor and wall
are made of polished concrete.
We have a rain shower on one side.
And on the other side,
we integrated the laundry
and sink within the bathroom.
We designed a multifunctional ladder,
which also serves as a shelf
to put shampoos and body soap.
Through a small window,
this letter leads us up to the terrace
on top of the building.
We designed a around
wooden deck for seating
and a light pergola.
In the middle of the deck,
there is a fireplace.
This outer terrace can be like
an oasis in an urban setting.
Working on existing buildings
fragmented into small spaces
is interesting because it presents
a natural challenge.
We focus on identifying
principal function
to develop a comfortable life
for the clients.
We can remove the preconceptions
related to housing and understand
the real needs of everyday life.
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