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
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
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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.
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| 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. |
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A sleek steel bar identifies the main entrance in a facade of glass, concrete and wood.
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| Amoedo oriented the living room and dining table in areas with plenty of natural light and views. |
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| 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. |
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| 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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| More: 16 Amazing Home Pools |
Ideabook updated on Aug. 24, 2012.
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Now you are talking my language. I simply adore this home. It's everything I could possibly want - the clean lines and uncluttered look through a beautifully constructed and designed contemporary modern home. I'm green with envy just looking at!
Cathy if this is your thing then check out a recent article of mine on a Kamala Beach Home, Kamala is an area in Phuket, Thailand - this is a beautiful home and look out for the way that the architects and interior designers bring the landscaping into the home - http://hometipster.com/kamala-beach-villa/
I noted the very clever use of Pebble in the interior design. I wrote an article recently on the use of Pebbles for interior designs - maybe it will give you some ideas - http://hometipster.com/pebbles-interior-exterior-design/
Thanks again Cathy... wonderful article and such a stunning home.
Personally this home is almost perfect - I would tweak the interior with some really nice Abstract Art.
The best place for the TV? The nearest curb, of course. For those who cannot do without, perhaps a small wall rising from the floor would be a better idea. My concern is less for the splashes, more for electrocution should the thing drop into the occupied water, e.g., during an earthquake.
The best place for the TV? Why, the nearest curb, of course. For those who cannot do without, perhaps a small wall rising from the floor would be the better idea. My concern is less for the splashes, more for electrocution should the thing drop into the occupied water, e.g., during an earthquake.