The House Booth in Punta Ballena, Maldonado, Uruguay was completed in 2009 by Marcelo Daglio Arquitectos. This beautiful 360 sqm property conserved the spirit of the original project in terms of implantation.
The architecture was carefully implemented so that the old and the new elements could nicely merge.
The materials used are the ones under the concept of zero maintenance that provide the house an old aspect in the natural way; these are lapacho woods in grids and steel sections in the second storey volume.
The new program, arranged according to customer requirements, accommodates a guest house, a barbeque, a yoga room and a swimming pool.
Due to the craftsmanship of the architects, the house has received rave reviews by the National Heritage Commission.
Ah, “zero maintenance” and “old aspect.” Because nothing says luxury like scrubbing that lapacho wood forever. But sure, let’s applaud the craftsmanship while ignoring the inevitable upkeep bill.
You make a fair point! Lapacho wood does require regular care to maintain its beauty. However, the goal here was to balance that authentic, warm aesthetic with modern durability. It’s a trade-off we believe is worth it for the timeless look it brings to the home.