"Entre Pircas Suites by Alarciaferrer Arquitectos add a contemporary architectural layer to a historic hotel in Córdoba, Argentina. The site, formerly the summer residence of Argentine president J.A. Roca, is a rich historical landscape with 19th-century buildings, a park designed by Carlos Thays, and a majestic artificial lake. The suites draw inspiration from the region's characteristic 'pircas' - rural stone walls used to enclose land - creating a design deeply rooted in its time and place."
"The design for the suites is defined by a series of seven wide, parallel stone walls, spaced five meters apart, that support an inclined wooden roof. To achieve this, the architects used a simple yet powerful geometric structure that adapts to the natural topography and existing trees of the site, ensuring that the suites are carefully positioned within the landscape."
"Each suite is designed with a thoughtful layout that maximizes space and natural light. The interior of each room is composed of a front entrance gallery, a bedroom, a light and ventilation patio, and a wet core with a bathroom and shower. The central patio is a key element, providing not only essential cross-ventilation and natural lighting but also serving as a spatial separator between the living area and the bathroom."
Entre Pircas Suites add contemporary architecture to a historic Córdoba hotel that once served as President J.A. Roca’s summer residence, sited within a 19th-century landscape, park by Carlos Thays, and an artificial lake. The suites are inspired by regional 'pircas' and are defined by seven wide, parallel stone walls spaced five meters apart supporting an inclined wooden roof. The geometric structure adapts to topography and existing trees, positioning suites sensitively within the park. Interiors include an entrance gallery, bedroom, light-and-ventilation patio, and a wet core; the central patio provides cross-ventilation and natural light. Dividing stone walls contain storage and facilities, maximizing compact design and material continuity.
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