Party in the Middle?

When a “landlocked” interior parcel behind their house came up for sale, clients Per and Cecilia saw more than an empty lot with a lot of zoning constraints. They saw it as an opportunity to create a modern take on a quincho--the traditional outdoor kitchen and entertaining spaces from Cecilia’s native Argentina--while providing flex space for visiting friends and family to stay.

Dyna Builders was a key partner from design through construction. DeForest Architects worked landscape architects SCJ and interior designer Marinana Flombaum to develop the design around the mantra: Maximum Fun, Minimum Fuss.

Key elements include
• the Quincho sports a full kitchen dining area inside plus a large bbq and Argentinian grill outside.
• A fire table, swim spa and adjacent lawn all help take the party outside
• The exterior is clad in tough metal and cement siding to reduce maintenance.
• A hard-troweled concrete floor throughout is forgiving of spills, weather, and foot traffic. A wood ceiling provides warmth in a less vulnerable location.
• On the interior, cabinets, counters and backsplash are all faced in Neolith, a sintered stone tile
• Large glass doors slide out of the way to expand the living space and welcome in sun and fresh air
• A wall of cabinet doors slide open for access to acoffee station and storage or close to hide clutter.
• A simple bathroom serves party and overnight guests.
• A steel ladder, designed by DA and fabricated by Dyna, rolls out to provide access to a loft that can be used as an office or additional sleeping space.