The conceptual proposal of this project is framed within the feminine image of the Margó brand. We took advantage of the double-height space to propose a technical mezzanine, which supports the restaurant's operation and is located above the operational area that is not visible to the dining room. The open kitchen takes on the main character of the dining room and all the tables are located around it, creating an interaction with the preparations that are cooked there. The mall's public circulation corridor, which divided the premises in two, was integrated and opened to the restaurant's two spaces, main- taining the identity of both areas as a whole. Thus achieving a totally open view of the lagoon that faces the restaurant. In the outdoor terrace, which forms the access, we proposed a cover that would give identity to the exterior facade and protect against the strong sun that prevails in the area. The creative use of materials and their installation endow each cor- ner with a unique and innovative identity, representing the ability to influence and transform spaces with a unique vision in the creation of more inclusive, functional, and aesthetically enriching environments. In this way, the proposed fusion of textures makes the ensemble achieve harmony and diversity of images and materials. The accents of neutral and light colors, together with the trees, make the entire Margó restaurant achieve a distinguished feminine strength and image, providing simple warmth, very sophisticated, and simplicity full of vanguard. ! 06_ Margó Piedra Roja Restaurant Colina, Santiago
05_ The Lema House Lo Barnechea, Santiago
This house is located on a steep slope in a hidden valley in the foothills of the Chilean capital, in front of a natural park. The premise was to insert the work delicately, respecting the trees and atmosphere of serenity that the project tries to capture, both in its volumes and the interior and exterior of the work. The color palette of the different enclosures and furniture is resolved through natural tones, enhancing the formal proposal in remembrance of the nearby elements in order to integrate it into this natural environment. It is accessed from the upper part, adapting to the slope through a series of “levitating” bodies that frame the hill's best views. Thus, the house´s introversion towards the street is maintained and the social area and bedrooms are opened to the park and golf course views through a series of terraces - exposed concrete strips - which are the protagonists of the volumetric composition. The barbecue area is buried to come out at garden level, joining the ravine and the park with ground cover and native trees typical of the Andean foothills. They opted for the use of exposed concrete with the incorporation of titanium dioxide, which fulfills the dual purpose of whitening the con- crete and helping, like the trees, to eliminate toxic gases produced by automobiles. Wood was used as a second material, building a dialogue with the wonderful landscape. The doors and windows are made of cedar wood. In addition to the materiality, the sustainable proposal is as basic as it is efficient, based on the orientation of the house and a series of light courtyards that allow for natural cross ventilation and bathe the interior circulations and places with vertical and diagonal light. Thus, the house also manifests itself in its interior with simplicity using noble, austere materials and furniture, to enhance the atmosphere described above. !
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