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A New Luján Home with Three "Flying" Pergolas Gains Warmth with Stone, Wood, and Sensitive Landscaping

A New Luján Home with Three "Flying" Pergolas Gains Warmth with Stone, Wood, and Sensitive Landscaping

From La Nación · (5m ago) Spanish Positive tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A young family commissioned a house in a gated community in Luján, Argentina, seeking a connection with open spaces post-pandemic.
  • Architects Diego Victorica and Ana Ottone designed a home with two main volumes, featuring creative exterior solutions like "flying" pergolas.
  • The landscaping emphasizes native species and organic design to complement the architecture and the surrounding natural environment.

This home in Luján, featured in La Nación's Revista Living, embodies a contemporary Argentine ideal: blending modern architecture with a deep appreciation for the natural landscape. The architects, Diego Victorica and Ana Ottone, skillfully navigated the clients' desire for open-plan living and a connection to the outdoors, a trend amplified by the pandemic. The "flying" pergolas are a particularly striking element, offering shade and architectural interest without overwhelming the structure. Their design, with minimal supports and strategic placement, demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of form and function. The emphasis on native plants in the landscaping, guided by Ana Ottone's personal connection to nature, reflects a growing awareness and value placed on sustainability and local ecology within Argentina. This project isn't just about building a house; it's about creating a harmonious living space that respects and enhances its environment, a narrative that resonates strongly with Argentine readers who often cherish their country's diverse natural beauty.

Como tanta gente que buscó irse a lugares abiertos durante la pospandemia, nuestros clientes, una familia joven, nos llamaron para hacer su casa en un barrio cerrado de Luján.

— Arq. Diego VictoricaExplaining the clients' motivation for building a new home in a suburban area.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.