Project
ORIGAMI HOUSE
Category
Best Implemented Project of Private Residence
About the project (provided by the applicant)
Origami House is located in a small beach town called Cariló, Argentina.
The challenge was to achieve an eco-friendly house that could stand inside the forest with personality without modifying any trees.
The design was inspired by origami: the art of transforming a flat square sheet of paper into a finished sculpture without the use of cuts.
The complex structure in reinforced concrete was extended from ceiling to floors to create triangular shaped walls and roofs that resemble as being perfectly “folded”. It represented a big challenge in terms of structural calculations and feasibility that required the creation of specific handcrafted formworks.
These walls act as a bioclimatic skin protecting the house from the sun and storms.
Each opening was meticulously studied to create changing patterns of light and shadow that transform the space during the day and offer dramatic views of the forest.
This contemplative retreat naturally radiates sophistication through its character.
Location
Carilo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Project implementation year
2024
Project website
https://www.diaconoarquitectos.com
Extra visual materials
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PnGwuxB_PRP0YVB_jW4woAsozv27lJQO?hl=es
Applicant
DIACONO ARQUITECTOS
Diacono Arquitectos is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The studio is formed by architects Adrian Diacono and Patricio Diacono, father and son. Our premise is to provide our clients with a unique creation in line with the specific conditions of the location and themselves. The assimilation of nature and vanguard design are key to our proposal. Each project is treated as a unique piece of art.
Authors of the project
Diacono Arquitectos
Other participants
Architectural drawings: Maria Martha Pardo Arteaga
Landscaping: Daniel Guerrero
Construction: Roberto Miller
Structure: Matias Blanco
Installations: PVC Carilo
Video: Patricio Diacono
Model: Agustina Gelhorn
Photos: Patricio Diacono
Status of the project
Implemented
