residential highrise by studio arthur casas integrates outdoor living

residential highrise by studio arthur casas integrates outdoor living
all images courtesy of studio arthur casas

taking advantage of lima’s unique climate, studio arthur casas has completed a study of a residential highrise that encourages year-round outdoor living. located in the middle of the desert, temperatures in the region are constantly mild with almost no rain. consequently, the design fully integrates internal and external program with a simple structural form positioned between the ocean and a local golf course. 

the design fully integrates internal and external program with a simple structural form

the client had asked for a large variety of interior plans, so the design team proposed eight different typologies – ranging from a townhouse at street level to a triplex penthouse. variations occur throughout the tower with larger units occupying a single storey, and simplex and duplex residences positioned laterally. each apartment is envisioned as a complete house suspended above the landscape below. the chosen materials for the project are common to the region, with cumaru timber complementing the scheme’s astute use of concrete.

glazing blurs divisions between internal and external space

the design team proposed eight different typologies – ranging from townhouses to a triplex penthouse

 variations occur throughout the tower with larger units occupying a single storey

the residences provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape 

the structure is positioned between the golf course and the ocean

views of surrounding greenery 

the simple structure has a relatively small footprint

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project info:

architects: studio arthur casas
author: arthur casas
coauthors: beto cabariti, gabriel ranieri, regiane khristian and ana beatriz braga
location: lima, peru
project date: 2014
plot area: 1,527 sqm
built area: 25,334 sqm