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El Picadero
El Picadero
Latacunga, Cotopaxi, Ecuador
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El Picadero
Latacunga, Cotopaxi, Ecuador
Project Featured on Feb 22, 2026
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2021
SIZE
3000 sqft - 5000 sqft
El Picadero: A Versatile Space in the Ecuadorian Andes
El Picadero is located in the Andes mountain range, in the province of Cotopaxi, Ecuador, in the parish of Tanicuchí. The neighborhood where it is situated, called Lasso, is a rural area dedicated to agriculture and livestock. Due to its proximity to the Cotopaxi volcano and the Ilinizas peaks, it is characterized by a cold climate, sandy soil, and Andean vegetation, where eucalyptus trees—though not native to the region—have spread widely.
The site is filled with eucalyptus trees whose fallen leaves paint the ground in shades of red, brown, and mustard. On the eastern side of El Picadero stands the main residence, while the western side houses the stables.
The aim of the project was to create an intermediate space between the main residence and the existing stables. This space includes a horse jumping arena and a versatile area with service facilities, designed to evolve over time—from a recreational space dedicated to play, to four suites and a common area in the future.
To meet the client’s needs and respond to the context in which the project is located, we began with a site analysis that considered elements such as orientation, views of the Cotopaxi volcano and the Ilinizas, the natural surroundings, access roads, existing structures, topography, soil studies, rainfall, the relationship between built and open spaces, and other complementary studies.
The results of this analysis guided key decisions in the development of the project. The jumping arena was placed in the area with the least vegetation and oriented north–south to optimize training conditions. We also chose to combine the versatile space and service areas into a single volume, positioned parallel to the jumping arena to take advantage of the views, preserve as many trees as possible, orient the long façades toward sunlight, and separate the construction from the natural topography to prevent water and moisture infiltration caused by heavy rains.
Construction began in October 2021 and was completed one year later. The main structure, made of modular steel, rests on reinforced concrete plinths. The floor slab includes a radiant heating system that warms the space and turns it into a refuge. The interior ceiling, made of eucalyptus wood planks, is installed over a steel substructure that is waterproofed and covered with tile on the exterior. The eastern façade, composed of brick modules and laminated glass, faces the jumping arena and looks toward the Cotopaxi volcano. The western façade, made of laminated glass and a wooden lattice that helps retain interior heat, allows in the afternoon sun and frames views of the Ilinizas.
El Picadero serves as a point of connection between the residence and the existing stables. Through its circulation and pathways, the project establishes a relationship between the two structures and becomes a place of encounter.
El Picadero is located in the Andes mountain range, in the province of Cotopaxi, Ecuador, in the parish of Tanicuchí. The neighborhood where it is situated, called Lasso, is a rural area dedicated to agriculture and livestock. Due to its proximity to the Cotopaxi volcano and the Ilinizas peaks, it is characterized by a cold climate, sandy soil, and Andean vegetation, where eucalyptus trees—though not native to the region—have spread widely.
The site is filled with eucalyptus trees whose fallen leaves paint the ground in shades of red, brown, and mustard. On the eastern side of El Picadero stands the main residence, while the western side houses the stables.
The aim of the project was to create an intermediate space between the main residence and the existing stables. This space includes a horse jumping arena and a versatile area with service facilities, designed to evolve over time—from a recreational space dedicated to play, to four suites and a common area in the future.
To meet the client’s needs and respond to the context in which the project is located, we began with a site analysis that considered elements such as orientation, views of the Cotopaxi volcano and the Ilinizas, the natural surroundings, access roads, existing structures, topography, soil studies, rainfall, the relationship between built and open spaces, and other complementary studies.
The results of this analysis guided key decisions in the development of the project. The jumping arena was placed in the area with the least vegetation and oriented north–south to optimize training conditions. We also chose to combine the versatile space and service areas into a single volume, positioned parallel to the jumping arena to take advantage of the views, preserve as many trees as possible, orient the long façades toward sunlight, and separate the construction from the natural topography to prevent water and moisture infiltration caused by heavy rains.
Construction began in October 2021 and was completed one year later. The main structure, made of modular steel, rests on reinforced concrete plinths. The floor slab includes a radiant heating system that warms the space and turns it into a refuge. The interior ceiling, made of eucalyptus wood planks, is installed over a steel substructure that is waterproofed and covered with tile on the exterior. The eastern façade, composed of brick modules and laminated glass, faces the jumping arena and looks toward the Cotopaxi volcano. The western façade, made of laminated glass and a wooden lattice that helps retain interior heat, allows in the afternoon sun and frames views of the Ilinizas.
El Picadero serves as a point of connection between the residence and the existing stables. Through its circulation and pathways, the project establishes a relationship between the two structures and becomes a place of encounter.
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