Ensayo Squalo | Bauen

Altos / Paraguay / 2022

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In an irregular terrain in the city of Altos, a tree stands dominating the landscape, and it was its presence that determined the design of the walls that embraced it. Thus was born the "Squalo Essay."


During the design process, ideas emerged in the shadow of this tree, through its branches and the light filtering through its leaves. It is complex to decipher the path of the creators, but in the process visions arose that evoked the ribs of a shark and its open mouth, as if in its voracity it was about to eat the tree. This image gave life to this unique building, where the fusion between the tree and the house is organic and harmonious.


The execution of this project was not without challenges. Initially conceived to be built in wood as a tribute to the tree, adverse climatic conditions and the unpredictability of the material led to a change of plans.


The inherent responsibility of experimentation was understood, and the importance of maintaining a constant criterion and a solid work ethic was internalized. With determination and respect for the original vision, the house was finally built in iron, ensuring its durability and preserving its essence.


The iron pillars and beams, intentionally exposed, form 12 structural rings reminiscent of a shark's ribs. With three levels, the house adapts to the terrain in a fluid manner. The ground floor integrates with the street, promoting interaction with the surroundings, while the basement connects to the courtyard, creating a spacious and versatile space for outdoor social gatherings. In contrast, the upper floor offers privacy and serenity, reserving the intimate space for its inhabitants.


 


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En un terreno irregular en la ciudad de Altos, un árbol se erige dominando el paisaje, y fue su presencia la que determinó el diseño de los muros que lo abrazan. Así nació el "Ensayo Squalo".


Durante el proceso de diseño, las ideas surgían a la sombra de éste árbol, a través de sus ramas y de la luz que se filtraba entre sus hojas. Es complejo descifrar el camino de los creadores, pero en el proceso surgieron visiones que evocaban las costillas de un tiburón y su boca abierta, como si en su voracidad estuviera por comerse el árbol. Esta imagen dio vida a este edificio único, donde la fusión entre el árbol y la casa es orgánica y armónica.


La ejecución de este proyecto igualmente no estuvo exenta de desafíos. Inicialmente concebida para ser construida en madera como un tributo al árbol, las condiciones climáticas adversas y la imprevisibilidad del material llevaron a un cambio de planes.


Se comprendió la responsabilidad inherente a la experimentación y se internalizó la importancia de mantener un criterio constante y una ética laboral sólida. Con determinación y respeto por la visión original, la casa finalmente se construyó en hierro, garantizando su durabilidad y preservando su esencia.


Los pilares y vigas de hierro, expuestos intencionalmente, forman 12 anillos estructurales que recuerdan las costillas de un tiburón. Con tres niveles, la casa se adapta al terreno de manera fluida. La planta baja se integra con la calle, fomentando la interacción con el entorno, mientras que el subsuelo se conecta al patio, creando un espacio amplio y versátil para reuniones sociales al aire libre. En contraste, la planta alta ofrece privacidad y serenidad, reservando el espacio íntimo para sus habitantes.


 


Photography: Darío Mereles, Federico Cairoli


Lead Architects: Arq. Aldo Cristaldo Kegler, Arq. José Caceres


Project Team: Jacqueline Colina, Jaia Vida, Dalila Morel, Saúl Acosta, Ximena Ramirez


 


Marcas/ Productos: Metales Procesados SRL (Estructura metálica), Eurocable (Piso radiante eléctrico), Docol (Griferías), Duravit (Artefactos Sanitarios), Florense (Muebles), Vidriocar (Carpintería de aluminio), Portinari (Pisos)

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    In an irregular terrain in the city of Altos, a tree stands dominating the landscape, and it was its presence that determined the design of the walls that embraced it. Thus was born the "Squalo Essay." During the design process, ideas emerged in the shadow of this tree, through its branches and the light filtering through its leaves. It is complex to decipher the path of the creators, but in the process visions arose that evoked the ribs of a shark and its open mouth, as if in its voracity it...

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