PUEBLO RIVERO - Punta del Diablo

Rocha, Uruguay

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PUEBLO RIVERO - Punta del Diablo

Rocha, Uruguay

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Pablo Tortora Architects

Type

Residential › Multi Unit Housing

YEAR

2011

PUEBLO RIVERO

Architect: Pablo Tórtora
Collaboration: Diego Vila
Interior Design: Adriana Sanchez
Location: Punta del Diablo, Rocha, Uruguay
Project Year: 2011
Program: Complex of cottages (8 units, joined by two)
Project Area: 1000 m2
Main materials: Curved steel – Wood - Concrete
Photographs: José Pampin

The summertime housing complex of Pueblo Rivero was designed surrounded by privileged views towards the Atlantic Ocean.
The roof’s curved steel plate presents itself as the main protagonist and trigger idea for this project.

Three main factors were to be considered in the design:
- Achieve the most efficient and maximum utilization of the lot,
- Comply with the location-specific sloped roofs municipal regulations,
- Take as much advantage of the breathtaking ocean views.

The complex was built over a surface of 1000 m2, which gave result to around 500 meters in four three-level cottages containing two units per volume.

Respecting the natural terrain slope, the cottages were placed strategically in order to achieve the best views of Playa Rivero from the entire complex.

Building regulations in the area demand for a minimum of 70% of the roofs to hold a slope ranging from 30 to 40 degrees. The reason behind this regulation is to maintain an articulation of all new construction with the old fishermen homes from the early days that have defined the character of Punta del Diablo.

The corrugated curved steel plate not only was the protagonist, but also became the solution to achieve the required roof slope. The Curvin system that was employed allowed for a continuous façade and roof design.

The use of the curved steel system aroused an issue due to its industrial look, which would contrast heavily with the rest of the architecture and materials utilized in the beach town. Therefore, we decided to combine other materials characteristic in the area, such as concrete and wood, to counteract the austerity of the steel plate and add warmth to the final product.

With its inspiration coming from the crest of a wave, the curved steel plate was lifted from the back wall and wrapped around the entire volume. This created a balanced dialogue between the new architecture and its surroundings, smoothing any hint of stiffness that would come from using steel as part of the skin solution.

The resulting building envelope intentionally closes the back of the cottages and opens onto the sea, thus generating privacy between cottages.

The main living room with fireplace, a kitchenette and bathroom are located on the ground floor, opening outside to a pergola and barbecue pit. The second and third floors contain the rest areas.

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PUEBLO RIVERO - Punta del Diablo

Rocha, Uruguay

PUEBLO RIVERO - Punta del Diablo

Rocha, Uruguay

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