Houzz Tour: Sleek Swimmer's Retreat in Buenos Aires
Step — or swim — inside a dream house with indoor-outdoor pools and endless views of sky and water
Houzz
August 24, 2012
This spectacular modern house in an exclusive waterfront Buenos Aires neighborhood takes the homeowner's love of swimming to another level. Principal architect Alejandro Amoedo helped his client, a surgeon with a passion for swimming, achieve the home of his dreams by building a home celebrating the pool. "At first, of course, the house looks extravagant," says Amoedo, "but if you're familiar with the area, there are a lot of extraordinary homes here that have amazing pool designs."
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: A surgeon who loves to swim
Location: Nordelta, Tigre, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Size: 4,919 square feet; three bedrooms; a service room; six baths
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: A surgeon who loves to swim
Location: Nordelta, Tigre, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Size: 4,919 square feet; three bedrooms; a service room; six baths
The pool's simple lines reflect the angular architecture of the house. There's visual continuity between the indoor and outdoor pools and the lagoon fronting the property. "It was actually my client who requested this interior-exterior pool placement," says Amoedo.
Unadorned picture windows heighten views of the lagoon and an equally grand home in the distance.
Unadorned picture windows heighten views of the lagoon and an equally grand home in the distance.
The TV placement may seem odd, considering the potential for water splashes from the pool. But that wall is the only spot where it wouldn't obstruct the view.
A sleek steel bar identifies the main entrance in a facade of glass, concrete and wood.
Amoedo oriented the living room and dining table in areas with plenty of natural light and views.
From the main living room and indoor pool areas, the cooking station and kitchen island are obscured by cabinetry and modular appliances, but the cook still has a beautiful view of the lagoon.
Views of the surrounding environment are magnified on the second floor. A narrow walkway leads the eye to a home office with sliding doors, which open to a balcony with stunning vistas of neighboring properties and an endless sky.
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Well, for me, a ten year old, this would be perfect.
It's just that, there are too few rooms.
These are some awesome ideas for swimming pools and renovations! Check out some additional photos on our Houzz page. Would love the opportunity to design your next outdoor oasis!
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