Recycling structures. Galpón House by Sebastián Mora Arquitecto
04/05/2021.
[Cuenca] Ecuador
metalocus, CRISTINA FERNÁNDEZ
metalocus, CRISTINA FERNÁNDEZ
Located in the Yunguilla Valley, Azuay, in Ecuador, on what used to be a plantation, Sebastián Mora Arquitecto has projected the Casa Shed based on the renovation of an former shed existing there, in good condition, at the request of a house field for a family.
The area has a varied climate, with very high temperatures, rains, or high humidity, which is why it becomes a condition for the new construction, in addition to trying to enhance the magnificent views of the valley with which the project area has, and trying to respect most of the existing house.
The area has a varied climate, with very high temperatures, rains, or high humidity, which is why it becomes a condition for the new construction, in addition to trying to enhance the magnificent views of the valley with which the project area has, and trying to respect most of the existing house.
Galpón House by Sebastián Mora Arquitecto. Photograph by Nicolás Provoste Fotografía
Galpón House by Sebastián Mora Arquitecto. Photograph by Nicolás Provoste Fotografía
Galpón House by Sebastián Mora Arquitecto. Photograph by Nicolás Provoste Fotografía
Galpón House by Sebastián Mora Arquitecto. Photograph by Nicolás Provoste Fotografía
Galpón House by Sebastián Mora Arquitecto. Photograph by Nicolás Provoste Fotografía
Galpón House by Sebastián Mora Arquitecto. Photograph by Nicolás Provoste Fotografía
Galpón House by Sebastián Mora Arquitecto. Photograph by Nicolás Provoste Fotografía
Galpón House by Sebastián Mora Arquitecto. Photograph by Nicolás Provoste Fotografía
Galpón House by Sebastián Mora Arquitecto. Photograph by Nicolás Provoste Fotografía
Galpón House by Sebastián Mora Arquitecto. Photograph by Nicolás Provoste Fotografía
Galpón House by Sebastián Mora Arquitecto. Photograph by Nicolás Provoste Fotografía
Galpón House by Sebastián Mora Arquitecto. Photograph by Nicolás Provoste Fotografía
Galpón House by Sebastián Mora Arquitecto. Photograph by Nicolás Provoste Fotografía
Galpón House by Sebastián Mora Arquitecto. Photograph by Nicolás Provoste Fotografía
Galpón House by Sebastián Mora Arquitecto. Photograph by Nicolás Provoste Fotografía
Galpón House by Sebastián Mora Arquitecto. Photograph by Nicolás Provoste Fotografía
Ground floor plan. Galpón House by Sebastián Mora Arquitecto
Section 1. Galpón House by Sebastián Mora Arquitecto
Section 2. Galpón House by Sebastián Mora Arquitecto
The Warehouse House, designed by Sebastián Mora, seeks sustainability with the context where the house is located, so it works with the intention of recycling materials and achieving low maintenance of them, so coated concrete is used inside the acrylic, and for the exterior a steel shell that will protect from climatic changes.
The program is divided into several spaces for the common areas such as a living room, a games room, a dining room, a workshop among others, separated from the laundry and the cellar, and the private area that has six rooms, with all the Rooms furnished with recycled furniture from an old owner's house.
The program is divided into several spaces for the common areas such as a living room, a games room, a dining room, a workshop among others, separated from the laundry and the cellar, and the private area that has six rooms, with all the Rooms furnished with recycled furniture from an old owner's house.
Description of project by Sebastián Mora arquitecto
The owners of an old flower warehouse located in the Yunguilla Valley, Azuay, decided to build a country house for their family on the site where a plantation once operated. The first question was whether we should keep the existing construction or demolish it. Since the warehouse was in good condition, the decision was made to renovate it and adapt it to its new function.
The lot has privileged views, but also a changing climate throughout the year, with very hot seasons and others with rain, fog and humidity. So we looked for a coating for the walls that helps to isolate the exterior from the interior. This is how we decided to generate a curtain steel skin that generates a chamber that protects from weather changes.
The original morphology of the warehouse is maintained, the eaves are removed to generate a monolithic image, which is opened in search of the visuals creating a pergola with a jacuzzi and a sun deck.
The program is designed to include six bedrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, pantry, laundry room, a cellar, a workshop and a barbecue area that is connected to the aforementioned pergola. The project consists of approximately 320m2 of constructed area.
Bricks acquired from a house that was being demolished were used to separate the social area from the laundry and storage area following the concept of recycling materials.
The client had recently sold a house, from which they utilized the kitchen furniture, as well as furniture for the living room, dining room and bedrooms.
The concrete floor was polished and sealed with an acrylic coating. The original roof was maintained, and an insulated sheet was placed over it to isolate the high summer temperatures and the noise generated by the rain.
All the materials used on the exterior are of low maintenance and have the virtue of ageing well, having good humidity resistance and assuming the passage of time with dignity.
To solve the double height of the warehouse building in the bedroom area, a mezzanine was created in which a living room and a guest bedroom were placed. The kitchen hood and chimney were fabricated on site from steel panels.
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Area
320 sqm.
Dates
2020.
Location
Valle de Yunguilla, Azuay, Cuenca, Ecuador.
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Sebastián Mora
Sebastián Mora, is an Ecuadorian architect with a degree and a master's degree in architectural projects from the University of Cuenca. He is currently developing his work in the design and construction of architectural projects as well as being a teacher in various architecture schools in the country.
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