A Cramped 400-Square-Foot Apartment in Buenos Aires Gets Flowing Spaces and a Fresh Start
Architect Micaela Racca tore out every wall she could to create a continuous floor plan that maximizes space, storage, light, and air.
Architect Micaela Racca tore out every wall she could to create a continuous floor plan that maximizes space, storage, light, and air.
This Buenos Aires apartment didn’t get much natural light, and circulation was a major issue. The building was more than 100 years old, and the unit had basically gone untouched. To turn it into a desirable space for herself and her web-developer partner, local architect Micaela Racca imagined a new arrangement.
Jose Mármol Reform by Micaela Racca Peek at Living Space
Photo by Javier Agustin Rojas
To start, she knocked down all non-load bearing walls, which increased light and air to the interiors. What was once a plan consisting of multiple rooms crammed into 400 square feet was now an open, workable space.
Jose Mármol Reform by Micaela Racca Hallway
Photo by Javier Agustin Rojas
Jose Mármol Reform by Micaela Racca Living Space
Photo by Javier Agustin Rojas
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