Chipinque Apartment Renovation

Built in the 1970’s the building complex was intended to provide affordable housing in the area. With only 61 square meters (~657 sqft) the goal was to update the nearly 40-year old concrete structure by reorganizing the layout and rethinking natural light, materials and finishes.

The new distribution of areas (kitchen, living, dining and bedrooms) orbits around a central yellow foyer which contrasts and compliments the sober material palette applied to the living spaces. All finishing materials were carefully selected to reflect the characteristic hues and textures from the limestone, pine wood and other natural elements found at the site.