atot arquitectos constructs the delta cabin near buenos aires
image © manuel ciarlotti
all images courtesy of atot arquitectos

 

 

 

argentinean practice atot arquitectos (arquitectos todo terreno) has recently completed the delta cabin on one of the ‘islas del tigre’ near buenos aires, argentina. the project can be considered as a combination of spaces: a primitive space, object-place- recreational space, contemplative space, and a pragmatic space. the structure is broken up into three levels organized around a regular three-dimensional structural grid, each with its own relationship to the surrounding and immediate site. the ground level consists of slender peripheral concrete columns on a sub-grade footing system, with a single staircase leading upstairs. the space is covered yet remains entirely open to each side providing a semi-protected shelter forming part of any activities occurring around the site. the next level contains an enclosed space sheathed in locally-sourced corrugated metal sheets and and floor-to-ceiling glass panels. views are still existent but the opaque metal sheets provide more privacy for the living spaces: bedroom, living room, and bathroom. the rooftop is characterized by a slender steel canopy structure divided into fourths and covered in only two sections with spaced wooden slats. from this space, the site is best understood in its larger scale.    

atot arquitectos constructs the delta cabin near buenos aires
image © manuel ciarlotti

 

 

atot arquitectos constructs the delta cabin near buenos aires
image © manuel ciarlotti

 

 

atot arquitectos constructs the delta cabin near buenos aires
image © manuel ciarlotti

 

 

atot arquitectos constructs the delta cabin near buenos aires
image © manuel ciarlotti

 

 

atot arquitectos constructs the delta cabin near buenos aires
image © manuel ciarlotti

 

 

atot arquitectos constructs the delta cabin near buenos aires
image © manuel ciarlotti

 

 

atot arquitectos constructs the delta cabin near buenos aires
steel connection detail
image © manuel ciarlotti

 

 

atot arquitectos constructs the delta cabin near buenos aires
image © manuel ciarlotti

 

 

atot arquitectos constructs the delta cabin near buenos aires
image © manuel ciarlotti

 

 

atot arquitectos constructs the delta cabin near buenos aires
image © manuel ciarlotti

 

 

atot arquitectos constructs the delta cabin near buenos aires
image © manuel ciarlotti

 

 

atot arquitectos constructs the delta cabin near buenos aires
image © manuel ciarlotti

 

 

 

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project info:

 

 

architects: atot- arquitectos todo terreno   www.atotarq.com.ar
architects in charge:  agustinmoscato, lucia hollman
program: housing
area: 36m2 covered + 36m2 semi-covered
location: islas del tigre (delta), buenos aires, argentina.
year: 2014
construction duration: 45 days
costs: us $20,000
municipality: isla san josé
photography: manuel ciarlotti