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Vivienda taller JFV
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Loja, Ecuador
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Vivienda taller JFV
Loja, Ecuador
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2014
SIZE
5000 sqft - 10,000 sqft
BUDGET
$100K - 500K
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Building the Future in the Past: The JFV Workshop Residence
"Building is also reinterpreting." - Emilio Tuñón
In the heart of downtown Loja, Ecuador, stands a testament to architectural ingenuity that challenges the limitations of the present while honoring the rich history of its surroundings. The JFV Workshop Residence, conceived by the renowned Espinoza Carvajal Arquitectos studio, is much more than a structure of concrete and steel; it is a bold assertion of how intelligent design can transform constraints into opportunities and transcend the boundaries of time.
The project arises from an intriguing premise: how to address the unfinished appearance of a construction and turn it into a distinctive feature of contemporary architecture? The answer, according to the architects, lies in order, repetition, and diversity of uses. From the outset, a synergy is established between client and designer, with the clear objective not only to complete the work but to harmoniously integrate it with its historical and economic context.
The challenge is monumental: only 210 square meters of land in a historical area subject to rigorous heritage regulations. However, instead of seeing these limitations as obstacles, Espinoza Carvajal Arquitectos embraces them as opportunities for creativity and innovation. Profitability becomes a priority, and a strategic approach is adopted that allows the owning family to recoup their investment in the medium term through a mixed-use program including commerce, office space, workshops, and rental apartments.
The nakedness of the material as an aesthetic of the work is a distinctive feature of the JFV Workshop Residence. The structure and infrastructure are left exposed, creating an aesthetic that celebrates the honesty and authenticity of the materials. This choice not only adds an additional layer of beauty to the work but also reflects the philosophy of the architecture studio, which values simplicity and functionality over unnecessary ornamentation.
"Architecture is about invention and surprise." - Rafael Moneo
The diversity of uses not only optimizes the use of space but also enriches urban life by merging diverse activities in a single building. Spatial and circulatory complexity is masterfully resolved through meticulous programmatic cutting, which organizes different spaces efficiently without sacrificing functionality or aesthetics.
But perhaps the most impressive aspect of the JFV Workshop Residence is its dialogue with the past. In a historic center where regulations allow only three floors at the factory line, the architects find inspiration in Loja's vernacular architecture. The contemporary reinterpretation of the plinth, the structure of the historic house, and the relationship between facade and urban environment are masterful examples of how respect for history can harmoniously coexist with architectural innovation.
"Building is also reinterpreting." - Emilio Tuñón
In the heart of downtown Loja, Ecuador, stands a testament to architectural ingenuity that challenges the limitations of the present while honoring the rich history of its surroundings. The JFV Workshop Residence, conceived by the renowned Espinoza Carvajal Arquitectos studio, is much more than a structure of concrete and steel; it is a bold assertion of how intelligent design can transform constraints into opportunities and transcend the boundaries of time.
The project arises from an intriguing premise: how to address the unfinished appearance of a construction and turn it into a distinctive feature of contemporary architecture? The answer, according to the architects, lies in order, repetition, and diversity of uses. From the outset, a synergy is established between client and designer, with the clear objective not only to complete the work but to harmoniously integrate it with its historical and economic context.
The challenge is monumental: only 210 square meters of land in a historical area subject to rigorous heritage regulations. However, instead of seeing these limitations as obstacles, Espinoza Carvajal Arquitectos embraces them as opportunities for creativity and innovation. Profitability becomes a priority, and a strategic approach is adopted that allows the owning family to recoup their investment in the medium term through a mixed-use program including commerce, office space, workshops, and rental apartments.
The nakedness of the material as an aesthetic of the work is a distinctive feature of the JFV Workshop Residence. The structure and infrastructure are left exposed, creating an aesthetic that celebrates the honesty and authenticity of the materials. This choice not only adds an additional layer of beauty to the work but also reflects the philosophy of the architecture studio, which values simplicity and functionality over unnecessary ornamentation.
"Architecture is about invention and surprise." - Rafael Moneo
The diversity of uses not only optimizes the use of space but also enriches urban life by merging diverse activities in a single building. Spatial and circulatory complexity is masterfully resolved through meticulous programmatic cutting, which organizes different spaces efficiently without sacrificing functionality or aesthetics.
But perhaps the most impressive aspect of the JFV Workshop Residence is its dialogue with the past. In a historic center where regulations allow only three floors at the factory line, the architects find inspiration in Loja's vernacular architecture. The contemporary reinterpretation of the plinth, the structure of the historic house, and the relationship between facade and urban environment are masterful examples of how respect for history can harmoniously coexist with architectural innovation.
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