2022 - PSV Architecture
Project design, documentation drawing, finishing design and construction.
Credits: Architects Ezequiel Vazquez - Maximo Sonzini, Fatima Escobar, Sol Beningazza
The AVB House is developed on two floors on a lot between party walls.
Its form and function originate from the double-height space that is central to the project. Upon entering through the recessed facade entrance, one is surprised to transition from it to the living-dining area.
With a height of 6 meters and windows facing north and south, this space is flooded with light, captivating visitors.
The social program is developed on the ground floor, with integrated living and dining areas, and a spacious kitchen with the possibility of being incorporated into them through sliding doors. Meanwhile, the private life is located on the upper floor that overlooks the central space.
The front facade presents itself as discreet, compact, and elegant, unlike the rear facade that takes advantage of the northern light with a large part of its glazed surface. The front facade is introspective. The pedestrian entrance is set back from the building line, providing shelter to the visitor waiting to enter the house.
The presence of greenery is a priority in the design, starting with the planter in the recessed entrance. This concept extends to the internal courtyard, next to the staircase, where large-leaved plants offer another perspective to the social space. The courtyard, fully visible due to the glazed rear facade, completes the connection with nature. Additionally, from the master suite, a terrace with potted plants and windows facing the neighborhood's grove is introduced.
The choice of materials is key in the project. The texture of brick, white, black, and wood takes center stage. Painting the concrete bricks white enhances a sense of spaciousness, adding to the already spacious character attributed to the center of the house. This focus on materiality contributes to the unique identity and distinctive aesthetics of the AVB House.
Photographs: Gonzalo Viramonte
Credits: Architects Ezequiel Vazquez, Maximo Sonzini, Fatima Escobar, Sol Beningazza
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