MeCa: Architectural Innovation and Sustainability
Discover the magic of MeCa, a two-story concrete house in Buenos Aires, Argentina, designed by AtelierM and redesigned in 2022.
This unique dwelling embraces its residents’ connection to nature and sustenance, featuring a central kitchen and lush greenery throughout the property. MeCa reimagines the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living, creating a harmonious space for relaxation and nourishment.
About MeCa
Sustainable Living at the Heart of MeCa
MeCa is a unique residential experiment centered around sustainable living, embodying its inhabitants’ lifestyle and values. At its core lies the heart of the house: a spacious kitchen designed as a large countertop, where vital activities originate. This central gathering point fosters cooking, nurturing, and sharing experiences. Integrating Nature into Interior Design
Though situated in the middle of the house, the kitchen is enveloped by light, vegetation, and food sources. To the south, a pond provides refreshment during summer while connecting the heart of the house to aromatic flora. The east hosts a conveniently located orchard, while the north consolidates the garden-living room-kitchen axis.
Remarkably, the heart of the house feels like an outdoor space due to blurred interior/exterior boundaries. Architectural elements, such as floor-to-ceiling windows concealed behind concrete walls, support the upper floor where private spaces float among ash tree tops, further dissolving the bou...
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