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The corner lot in a condominium offers greater façade visibility, allowing for a more striking composition while also facing challenges in maintaining privacy from neighboring streets and homes.

A natural creek to the east defines the green area, guiding the design to open the house toward this view while preserving privacy on its exposed façades.

By placing social spaces on the lower level and private areas above, the design emphasizes natural light and simple volumes with varying degrees of permeability to balance openness and seclusion.

Year: 2023
Project type: Residencia Privada
Área: 350 m2
Team: Stefan Snedeker, Jaime Tortós

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