00:02The idea was to create a unique, wide and airy atmosphere.
00:08Using glass panels as walls allows the light to flow through all of the rooms.
00:16The apartment is about 30 square meters, 3.25 meters wide and 9 meters deep.
00:25My name is Jesuc Huarte, I'm an architect. I'm the owner of Territorio de Arquitectura in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
00:39The apartment is located in Recoleta, a neighborhood in Buenos Aires.
00:46Recoleta is a residential neighborhood known for its Paris style townhouses,
00:51lavish former palaces and posh boutiques.
00:57The building was built in the 70s and has always been residential.
01:03The client is a sensory artist that uses different smells to create her pieces.
01:10She is a very tidy and clean person who wanted a place in a central area of the city,
01:16where she could live and work.
01:22The apartment was in a very good location but lacked natural light.
01:28The balcony windows were the main source of natural light in this apartment.
01:34There was a small bathroom and kitchen.
01:38The living, dining and sleeping areas shared the rest of the open space in the apartment.
01:45We increased the size of the bathroom and moved the kitchen out to the open space.
01:52The two windows that were in the bathroom and kitchen were enlarged and moved.
01:57I added another window to the dining area which helped to brighten up the apartment.
02:04Metal and glass walls divided the kitchen, dining and bedrooms.
02:11After you open the front door, there is a small hallway.
02:15We restored the oak floors using the pieces from the areas that would be covered by the new design.
02:24On the right, there is a long closet which goes from the entrance to the end of the kitchen area.
02:31At the entrance, the closet has space for shoes and coats.
02:38The kitchen is compact without being cramped.
02:42The main side is against the wall of the bathroom and has white floating shelves for storing small art pieces.
02:50The countertop and splash bags are made from a light green marble.
02:55On the other side, there is an island that can be used as a bar using the stool.
03:01There is also space for the washer-drying machine here.
03:06We hung two pink pendant lights over the island to light the island's surface but also as an ambient room
03:13light in the evening.
03:15A storage wall was placed along one side of the apartment to hide away the clutter.
03:24A white metal and glass wall divides the kitchen, space and the dining area.
03:32As well as letting in light, it encourages interaction between the people in the kitchen and the dining areas.
03:41The dining area is kept quite minimal with a round white table and white chairs.
03:47In the evenings, there is a pendant light above to illuminate the table.
03:54The client doesn't watch TV, so a large sofa wasn't needed.
04:00Instead, there is a foldable mat that can transform into a floor seat or lie flat for when guests are
04:08over.
04:10We installed a swim made from wood and leather.
04:14This is another playful element in the apartment and doubles as a seat.
04:20It can be easily removed to free up the space when needed.
04:25Separating the dining area and bedroom is another metal and glass wall, this time with a door to maintain privacy
04:34when needed.
04:35There is a double size bed all in white and a built-in closet for the client's clothes.
04:46The bedroom opens up to a small balcony that loops out onto the neighbourhood.
04:54When the balcony and bedroom doors are open, it can circulate air around the whole apartment.
05:03The bathroom is by the entrance and is where we wanted to experiment with colours to create a playful atmosphere.
05:11For the walls, we used white ceramic tiles and painted the wall on the top half in a dark green.
05:18The vanity is a light wood and the counter and splashback is a soft green marble.
05:26We added a semi-circle mirror above the sink and another on the wall.
05:32For the shower, a salmon quarter gives the corner a nice pop of colour.
05:40The new larger window brings in more light than before and is great for air circulation.
05:46I believe in this idea of renovate and recreate the spaces.
05:53My philosophy is to find creative ways with the pre-existing space, the owner's desires and my own way of
06:02transformation,
06:03with useful, flexible and comprehensive solutions.
06:18And then the ihtries are so famous.
06:18We want to make a Claudius' finan store for a few years.
06:18Please, please, please, please, please, please.
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06:20Please, please, please, please, please please.
06:20Please, please, please, please.
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