alarciaferrer arquitectos turn former argentine presidential residence into hotel suites
in córdoba, hotel suites by alarciaferrer arquitectos draw on traditional 'pircas' – rural stone walls – to blend contemporary design with local history.
Entre Pircas Suites defined by rural stone walls
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.
rural traditions inform contemporary hotel expansion
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. The use of stone and wood in the construction directly references the traditional rural buildings of the region, creating a strong sense of material and cultural continuity.
Alarciaferrer Arquitectos create light-filled interiors
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. Inside, the dividing stone walls are utilized to house storage and facilities, further optimizing the compact design.
project info:
name: Entre Pircas Suites
architecture: Alarciaferrer Arquitectos | @alarciaferrer_arquitectos
location: Córdoba, Argentina
lead architects: Joaquin Alarcia, Federico Ferrer Deheza
construction: BONNART desarrollista, Federico Monjo
photography: © Milagros Sanchez Azcona
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