Nestled in the picturesque valley of Quito, Ecuador, this modern family residence embraces its natural surroundings, dissolving boundaries between indoors and out. Designed by Make Estudio Division, a design build division of PJCArchitecture, in collaboration with Juan Pablo Ribadeneira Mora, the 450-square-meter
Project name
Cumbaya House
Architecture firm
PJCArchitecture, Juan Pablo Ribadeneira Architect
Location
Cumbaya, Quito, Ecuador
Photography
Lorena Darquea
Principal architect
Nandar Godoy-Dinneen
Design team
○ Philip Consalvo ○ Julian Uribe ○ Juliana Sorzano ○ Juan Pablo Ribadeneira Architect
Interior design
PJCArchitecture, Magenta Arquitectura Interior
Civil engineer
Sebastian Vela, CVD Arquitectura
Structural engineer
Sebastian Vela, CVD Arquitectura
Environmental & MEP
Sebastian Vela, CVD Arquitectura
Supervision
Sebastian Vela, CVD Arquitectura
Tools used
Revit, Enscape
Construction
Sebastian Vela, CVD Arquitectura
Material
Brick, stucco, metal, wood, glass
Typology
Residential › House
At the highest point of the city, a bird lands after a long flight; among hills and rocks, it seeks to observe the great metropolis in awe. A pavilion that invites contemplation and discovery from within, framing unique views and spaces that can only be appreciated from great heights.
Project name
Horizon Pavilion
Architecture firm
Eletres Studio + UCSG Architecture Program
Location
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Photography
Emily Chérrez, Eletres Studio, Marco Pocomucha
Collaborators
Installation team: Domenica Arteaga, Stella de Vries. Drawing and illustration credits: Luis Albino Reyes, Danerix Cardenas
Completion year
December 2024
Typology
Pavilion, Installation
“Valmara” is not just a cabin or a villa, it is a floating sanctuary that honors the history of ancient vessels, transforming them into a new destination for rest and contemplation. Inspired by the rebirth of ships that once sailed the oceans, this structure elevated on stilts captures the essence of navigation.
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel, Resort
The remodeling of the office of the record label Radar and the Ecuadorian band Verde 70 seeks to create a flexible space that allows various activities. With a limited surface area of 40 m², the design must integrate reception and press areas, administration and a rehearsal room, as well as functioning as a coworking space that encourages the exc...
Architecture firm
TEC Taller EC, IWI Studio
Photography
Paolo Caicedo
Design team
Pablo Castro Guijarro - Roberto Morales Guijarro, Juan Ruiz - Amelia Tapia, Cynthia Quintero, Paolo Caicedo, Daniela Veintimilla, Maria Emilia Arellano, Daniela Ramos, Nicolás Guijarro
Collaborators
Proyecto Designin, Haiku Taller, Masmusica, Pelikano Ec, A10Ecuador, Flandoli_studio, Verde 70
Construction
TEC Taller EC – IWI Studio - Proyecto Designin
Typology
Commercial › Office
Residencia RT, turns out to be a modern project with an iconic character, born from the converging nuance of introspective architecture and minimalism, thus creating a stylized architectural element through pure lines, which merges and contrasts very well with nature, thus creating a unique sensory experience.
Project name
Residence RT
Architecture firm
Jorge Vintimilla Arquitecto
Location
Zamora Chinchipe, Zamora, Ecuador
Tools used
AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Vintimilla
Design team
Jorge Vintimimilla
Visualization
Jorge Vintimilla
Typology
Residential › House
Alba Residence, prioritizes privacy, combines modern architecture and minimalism to encourage introspection and personal connection to nature.
Project name
Residence Alba
Architecture firm
Jorge Vintimilla Arquitecto
Location
Guano, Chimborazo, Ecuador
Tools used
AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Vintimilla
Design team
Jorge Vintimilla
Collaborators
Jahir Nuñez, María José Sanchez, Shirley De la Cruz, Eugenio Illapa, Alex Regalado
Visualization
Jorge Vintimilla
Typology
Residential › House
The project was conceived with the idea of being situated among various endemic trees on the site. One of the fundamental strategies applied is to position itself "among the trees" and to respect the existing nature.
Project name
House Between Trees
Architecture firm
A1 Arquitectura Avanzada
Location
Tumbaco, Quito, Ecuador
Principal architect
Jose Daniel Teran
Design team
Miguel Arboleda, Karen Oquendo, Juan Pablo Jiménez
Collaborators
Alejandro Parreño, Mauricio Suasti, Alexis Sampedro, Felipe Moya, Ariana Urgilés, Meliza Arévalo, Nicole Rojas, Rafael Riofrío, José Barriga, Mateo Porras, Alessi Recalde, Nicole Vizcaíno, Estefanía Donoso
Interior design
A1 Arquitectura Avanzada
Civil engineer
Jose Daniel Teran / Miguel Arboleda / Jennifer Carrión
Structural engineer
Patricio Paredes
Environmental & MEP
A1 Arquitectura Avanzada
Landscape
A1 Arquitectura Avanzada
Supervision
A1 Arquitectura Avanzada
Visualization
A1 Arquitectura Avanzada
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-aay, Adobe Suite
Construction
A1 Arquitectura Avanzada
Material
Volcanic stone, concrete, wood, iron, glass.
Typology
Residential › Single-family House
House + transcends the traditional notions of a home. It stands as a living embodiment of architectural finesse, where design principles are meticulously honed to create a harmonious living experience.
Architecture firm
Najas Arquitectos
Location
Cumbaya, Ecuador
Principal architect
Esteban Najas
Design team
Sebastian Montenegro, Martin Antelo Collaborators: Adriana Hoyos Design Studio, Highlight Ecuador, Dekorando, Edison Montoya, Fernando Salazar
Interior design
Adriana Hoyos Design Studio
Structural engineer
Nicolas Morabowen, Jose Fernandez Salvador
Lighting
Highlights Ecuador
Supervision
Luis Agostini
Material
Concrete, Steel, Wood, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
