Apartment renovation in Ensanche de Bilbao carried out by BABELstudio

The apartment located in Brooklin, São Paulo, was conceived by the firm Küster Brizola Arquitetos. This project has a total area of 200m² and was developed specifically for a couple with two children.

The description provided by the design team emphasizes that the traditional checkered floor was elevated to a central role in the property's conception. The residence was created with the primary goal of being a space focused on family togetherness, hosting friends and relatives, and forming lasting emotional bonds.

To achieve this goal, the classic floor pattern was reinterpreted, serving as an organizing element for both the social area and defining the overall identity of the apartment.

To inhabit the open landscape of inland Córdoba, it is necessary to perform an act of spatial demarcation and establish a domestic organization. This low-cost residential project, located in La Bolsa, bases its architectural conception on the concept of the patio, using a housing typology with deep roots in the history of architecture.

The references for this project are notable, including the famous Kingo Houses, designed by Jørn Utzon, and the Muuratsalo Experimental House, conceived by Alvar Aalto. Both works explore the idea of an 'L'-shaped residence arranged around an open space, which creates a harmonious connection between the privacy of the home, the surrounding natural environment, and community life.

Casa Cardona, originally planned as a standard 165 square meter property, exemplifies how an architectural concept can go beyond purely commercial limitations. This project aims to generate value not only spatially but also culturally and humanly.

The residence's design was conceived to establish a deep and personal connection with the desert landscape, transforming surrounding environmental characteristics into a unique domestic experience.

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Information about the project was provided by the design team. The material was cited in the Portuguese publication ArchDaily, dated October 26, 2026.