Concerned about the climate adaptability of the house and the poor connections between internal and external spaces, the host family reached out to us and proposed a renovation.

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While the original facade of the building remained in a good state and was made of good quality materials, it had a mediocre response to the local climate. To tackle this problem while conserving most of the pre-existing facade, a “double skin shield” that absorbed most of the direct sun and provided shade was proposed.

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This double skin also holds vertical circulations around the perimeter of the house, having diverse vertical circulations within the house, with easy and direct access to the yard.

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Lastly, the second facade works as a structure to support greenery all around the house filtering the air coming in and out, bringing the garden right next to your window and providing a close spatial connection with nature all around the house.