ESTUDIO LZ: Located in the northern area of Córdoba, in the Argüello neighborhood, this housing complex is set on a corner lot with a particularly irregular geometry—an unusual site that, along with the presence of a medium-sized linden tree, became the starting point for the project’s design logic.
The development brings together seven housing units, each with 170 m² of covered area, within a shared 1,680 m² site. Rather than imposing a rigid layout, the project embraces the irregularity of the plot, adapting to its form and integrating the existing tree not only as a preserved element, but as a central focus—marking the end of the main circulation path and giving structure to the overall composition.
The ground floor unfolds as a continuous ribbon of exposed concrete, organizing the social spaces, service areas, and living rooms. This linear geometry weaves through the site with clarity and simplicity, anchoring the homes while establishing a strong connection with the private outdoor spaces. These exterior areas are accessed through a gallery-like transitional space, blurring the boundary between inside and out, and inviting natural light and air deep into the interiors.
Above, the private areas take shape in a sequence of brick volumes with flush mortar joints, painted white and positioned like carefully placed boxes. These volumes rest lightly above the concrete base, detached from one another to preserve privacy, and are separated by a central shared circulation spine that allows for both community interaction and spatial independence. This layout generates terrace spaces off the main bedrooms—places for rest and retreat that also add a second layer of spatial richness to the overall form.
The project balances collective living with individual privacy, using shared structural elements and transitional spaces to create unity without uniformity. Materiality plays a key role in reinforcing this duality: the grounded solidity of exposed concrete contrasts with the lighter, elevated brick masses, combining to produce a composition that feels both continuous and distinctly articulated.
