A vibrant renovation and expansion in Buenos Aires La Casita Hedonista is a thoughtful renovation and expansion of a horizontal property (PH) in Buenos Aires, designed for actress, artist, and writer Carla Quevedo. The project preserves the original brick walls and pitch pine wood, integrating them with a new metallic tubular structure that adds modernity and additional space. The design draws inspiration from David Hockney's 'A Bigger Splash,' using color as a spatial logic to enrich the experience of inhabiting. The ground floor features a revitalized patio, transformed into a green lung with vertical circulation. A helical staircase under a transparent roof connects the levels, ensuring natural light floods the interior. The conversation pit, a leather-colored rectangular operation, serves as a communal space for contemplation and entertainment. The light blue kitchen, facing the patio, bridges the interior with the semi-covered area, maintaining a social connection with the garden. At the rear, a pool designed for laps concludes with a hydromassage, complemented by a recycled volume that forms a guest house. The middle floor hosts a bedroom with terrace access, a laundry room, and a full bathroom, while the top floor is an intimate space for Carla, featuring a bedroom, main bathroom, and study. This level is unified by a pink piece of furniture integrating various functional elements. The design allows for flexible openness to natural light and the covered patio.

Design Highlights

Preservation of original brick walls and restoration of pitch pine wood Metallic tubular structure for additional space Helical staircase under a transparent roof for natural light Leather-colored conversation pit for communal activities Light blue kitchen connecting interior and garden Pool with hydromassage and separate guest house access Intimate top floor with a bedroom, main bathroom, and study Pink furniture piece integrating wardrobes, library, and seating

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