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Leonardo Méndez

Earthbox

Equipo de Arquitectura

Asunción, Paraguay

2018

45 m2

June 03, 2020

Javier Gimenez

Marcial Careaga

Gerardo Pérez

Leonardo Méndez, Federico Cairoli, Leonardo Mendez, Federico Cairoli

Nelson Pérez, Rodney, Casildo, Raúl and Diego

Yago García-Enríquez

Emilio Richer

Solving the basic equation of materializing dreams through a bounded Budget, we initiated the construction process of our architectural office. The exercise begins with the experimental transformation process of materials, such as earth, Wood and glass, configuring them between two existing trees: a flame tree, that stays outside but framed, and a guavirá tree, that stands in the middle of the space to share our company.

Leonardo Méndez

Federico Cairoli

The 30-cm rammed earth walls hold the weight of the roof, resting in only 20 cm of its width, exploiting the structural qualities of this material. All of the furniture and doors are made of recycled wooden forms used in the concrete slab that covers the office. The library detaches from the walls in order for the light to continue its path, suspending books and paintings, studio’s most precious treasures.

Leonardo Mendez

Leonardo Mendez

If light builds time, and gravity builds space, the atmosphere of Earthbox is built with the sound of jazz, the smell of incense and the flavor of fresh coffee.