The entrance of a residence or building is the first thing guests observe, and it can leave a lasting impression. Whether for personal or professional reasons, a warm and inviting entrance can convey a sense of hospitality and tenderness.
The landscape and local climate dictated the configuration of the building: the house surrounds by centuries-old pines, its facade looks to the south. The concrete texture of the walls and the picturesque landscape complement each other and form the unique composition.
The irregularly shaped land is located near the ring road of the city of Rio Tercero, and has access to streets at both ends. The implementation premise is to locate the mass built around patios, seeking to generate different sensations and links with the private exterior according to the use of each space.
We want to keep it. But at the same time, we want to approach it with a new attitude; I hope it could be in proper use,” says the architect Li Weimin. As an ancient monumental building, the ancestral hall serves as an important place for social interaction and clan connection. Nowadays, despite urban development and life changes, homeland and family remain a deep bond for people in Jiangyin and call for physical carriers and spiritual essence.
The primarily trapezoidal land arranged in a corner, is located on the outskirts of the city of Rio Tercero. The implementation premise is to compact and locate the built mass on the heart of the land, looking for the green area to embrace the house.
The residence is an intricate play of design and function that found its inception in the client’s passion to create a home for three generations of his family. The client’s mandate was simple and humble; a concrete residence where all spaces remain interconnected like one’s family but also embodies the client’s appreciation of art and design.
Modernizing a historic home can be a challenging yet rewarding experience, as it allows you to preserve the unique charm and character while making your home feel more modern with contemporary conveniences. From updating utilities and appliances to keeping some of the original architecture where you can, here are some tips for how to modernize your historic home.
The expansion project works on a house that has existed since 1918, on practically wild land located in front of the Tercer Usina lake, in Córdoba. The biggest challenge of this house lies in giving meaning to the original house again with the fewest possible interventions on it (only repairs and maintenance) and, since we understand that it is impossible to blend in with the old given the change in techniques, trades and materials , respecting that authenticity of the historical with an architecturally new and contemporary piece that does not overwhelm the context but rather generates a complementary opposite.