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Architects: Juan Campanini Josefina Sposito
- Area: 40 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: Hydro, Shulman
Falafel Booth / Juan Campanini Josefina Sposito
House L224 / Felipe Gonzalez Arzac
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Architects: Felipe Gonzalez Arzac
- Area: 220 m²
- Year: 2017
Spotlight: Clorindo Testa
Relatively unknown outside his home country, Clorindo Testa (December 10, 1923 – April 11, 2013) was one of Argentina’s most important 20th-century architects. Consistently defying categorization, Testa had a hand in two of Buenos Aires’ most iconic buildings, the Bank of London and South America, and the National Library, as well as many others throughout his long career. Characteristically enigmatic, Testa would only ever acknowledge Le Corbusier as an influence, saying, “I never paid attention to other architects.” As a former colleague Juan Fontana described, Testa spoke the language of brutalism with an Argentine accent.
HO Building / Grupo Uno en Uno
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Architects: Grupo Uno en Uno
- Area: 12000 m²
- Year: 2018
Luar House / Adamo Faiden
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Architects: Adamo Faiden
- Area: 932 m²
- Year: 2019
Refurbishment of Alta Vista House / Choza. Espacio de Arquitectura
Walk-in Showers Without Doors or Curtains: Design Tips and Examples
Because it doesn't include a bathtub, or require doors, screens, or curtains, the walk-in shower often makes bathrooms appear larger, cleaner, and more minimalist.
However, some precautions must be taken when designing them. Most importantly, the shower cannot be left completely open, even if it appears to be at first glance. Most designs incorporate a tempered glass that prevents water from "bouncing" out of the shower space, subtly closing the area. When this transparent division doesn't have a frame, the appearance of fungi due to accumulation of water and moisture becomes less likely.
Station Park / City of Buenos Aires
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Architects: Gobierno de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
- Area: 8366 m²
- Year: 2019
CAF Headquarters / LAPS Arquitectos
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Architects: LAPS Arquitectos
- Area: 166840 ft²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Louis Poulsen, ASCENDER Seating, Frezza, Hunter Douglas, +1
PH José Mármol House / Estudio Yama
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Architects: Estudio Yama
- Area: 110 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: Acier, Blangino, Moltrasio
Nabuco House / Estudio Pablo Gagliardo
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Architects: Estudio Pablo Gagliardo
- Area: 302 m²
- Year: 2015
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Manufacturers: Alufran, Anibal ABBATE, Hormigones Uruguay, TERMOCAL
Nono House / Contino - D'Elia Arquitectos
Casa MC / Ana Smud + Zelcer
La Magnolia House / Martin Gomez Arquitectos
Terrazzo is Back: Production, Installation, and Samples in Architecture
Terrazzo is made by combining a cement base (sand, water, and cement) with a mixture of ground minerals - like marble, granite, and quartz - and can be applied to almost any surface, vertical or horizontal. The technique, produced using a completely hand-crafted method, was used worldwide in the construction of modern buildings and is noted for its durability, resistance (to water and abrasion), and easy maintenance. This made it a go-to material in the creation of flooring for houses and the common areas of residential and office buildings.
Today, terrazzo is experiencing a revival as one of the key trends in contemporary architecture. Here, we will discuss the whats and hows of terrazzo and illustrate some of its uses in current projects.
La Vecindad Plaza Mafalda Housing / Adamo Faiden
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Architects: Adamo Faiden
- Area: 2238 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: Ferro Mallas