The idea of this project located in Piura, in the North of Peru, was specifically defined by the unique shape of the lot for this 400 mt2 residential home.

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Architects: AI2 Design

Location: Piura, Peru

Architect In Charge: Ruben Gomez

Area: 400.0 m2

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Fernando Barranzuela

Other Participants: Angel Rubio

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From the architect. The idea of this project located in Piura, in the North of Peru, was specifically defined by the unique shape of the lot for this 400 mt2 residential home.

Sketch

What we achieved in this courtyard house typology project was an integration with the exterior by using sliding doors to completely open the common spaces to the courtyard. When entering the house, the feeling of been outside while you are in the interior is outstanding.
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This first floor is completely open to this great courtyard, which has a rectangle pool in the center axis wrapped around by natural wooden deck, which allows the transition between the exterior and interior spaces.

1st Floor Plan

The front façade presents intriguing high windows that contribute to the residence?s privacy and generate cross ventilation of the ground floor.  

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