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This project is located in the city of Salta, Argentina. It is set on the side of a mountain at 1250 m above the sea. The land has a slope of 20 degrees and has a leafy tree vegetation.
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Morphologically it is formed by a rectangular volume that underwent a subtraction. The same is resting on a stone wall in the rugged north face and compacted natural ground on the south side, leaving a kind of tunnel underneath.
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The focus of the project is to the west, so I work with the dimensions of the gallery to manage and achieve enlightenment ideal thermal comfort.
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The front faces the Golf field, located about 150 m below. Vehicle access is the service area of the project, thus entering the kitchen.
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Structurally, the project was a challenge because Salta is located in a seismic zone and receives the thrust of the Nazca plate located on the Atlantic Ocean, which responds to earthquake standards.
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The materials used were the reinforced concrete, stone, glass and iron. Inside boasts smooth cement floors .Source by Dardo Molina.
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- Location: Salta, Argentina
- Architect: Dardo Molina
- Client: Wilmer Guzman
- Year: 2016
- Construction year: 2017
- Images: Courtesy of Dardo Molina