Within South America, different dates have been established to pay tribute to and honour the career, life and work of architecture professionals. While in Uruguay it is celebrated every 27th of November in relation to the creation of the first Faculty of Architecture, in Brazil every 15th of December in homage to the birth of Oscar Niemeyer or in Chile every 4th of August for the founding of the College of Architects, the Argentine Federation of Architects' Associations (FADEA) kept the 1st of July to commemorate the Day of the Argentinean Architect, respecting the establishment of the International Day of Architecture, established by the International Union of Architects (UIA) in 1985.
22 Architecture Classics to Celebrate the Day of the Architect in Argentina
Pizzería Marcia / Estudio Grizzo Arquitectos
Integrated Kitchens in Argentinean Housing: Houses and Flats That Are Organised in a Single Space
Regardless of the design adopted for kitchen spaces, for some years now and with increasing frequency, many architects have been deciding to design kitchens by integrating them into other rooms in the home. Free of dividing walls or joinery, integrated kitchens are implemented with the aim of leaving the activities that take place there in full view of everyone, encouraging interaction and communication between the inhabitants.
Terraces in Argentina: 10 Examples in Residential Buildings
Over the last couple of years, terraces have become an important part of urban life, acting as a refuge, a space for enjoyment and gathering, for contemplation or as an outdoor workspace. As a result of periods of confinement around the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, these outdoor spaces where people can exercise, connect with nature, study or work, have become particularly popular with those living in large cities.
House Tronador 2165 / Colle-Croce
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Architects: Colle-Croce
- Area: 150 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: Aluminor, Buso Revestimientos, Patagonia Flooring
10 Houses With Concrete Pergolas in Argentina
Argentina is positioned in the extreme south and southwest of South America and given its extension, it has a multiplicity of climates and differences in the incidence of sunlight. These conditions led many architecture professionals to think about pergolas to generate transitional spaces between the interior and exterior of the homes that allow meeting the needs of its inhabitants by creating shaded, meeting and resting spaces in the open air.
YPY 1731 Housing / Arqtipo + Paola Castelnuovo
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Architects: Arqtipo, Paola Castelnuovo
- Area: 1141 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: Carpinterías CONSTRUSER ALVEAR, Corralón Tramontana AST, Hormigón elaborado ING. CASAS, Hydros, Ladrillos La Marisa, +4
Metal Houses in Argentina: 10 Projects with Sheet Metal Exteriors
Whether applied as cladding to steel or timber frame structures or to structures built by traditional means, sheet metal offers an array of advantages as a building material, thanks to its low cost, ease of maintenance, and versatility.
Structural Details As Seen in Courtyards
The distribution of natural light, improved ventilation, and the propensity to connect living spaces with the outdoors while maintaining the privacy of the inhabitants have made courtyards a go-to in architectural design around the world over the centuries.
Courtyards are characterized as outdoor or semi-outdoor spaces that are enclosed within the walls of a house or building.
COPA Building / Ça Arquitectura
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Architects: Ça Arquitectura
- Area: 7200 m²
- Year: 2021
Pilará House / Besonias Almeida Arquitectos
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Architects: Besonias Almeida Arquitectos
- Area: 288 m²
- Year: 2021
Exposed Concrete Apartments in Argentina
It's safe to say that concrete is one of the most utilized construction materials in large-scale architectural projects. In Argentina, the use of concrete to construct high-rise apartment buildings offers a variety of advantages, especially when it comes to durability and the time it takes to build. This has made it the go-to material for many architects.
Restaurants, Cafes, and Bars in Argentina: 20 Projects and Their Floor Plans
When it comes to designing commercial gastromic spaces, aspects like space efficiency, equipment distribution, materials, and organization are essential when considering the users' experience within the space.
Stone Houses in Uruguay: Interior and Exterior Designs
While stone has been used in construction since time immemorial, it's maintained its place in architecture thanks to its design capabilities, durability, and efficiency.
ARANZAZU House / Besonias Almeida Arquitectos
LeBreton 4482 Building / Barq
Green Balconies: Gardens with Altitude
With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping through the world's urban centers, governments worldwide are urging citizens to hunker down at home in a bid to quell the virus' spread. For apartment dwellers under quarantine, balconies have become the new platforms for entertainment and social interaction, making now an opportune moment in rethinking how we design and build these outdoor urban spaces.