Barón de la Torre Town Houses

This job stemmed from a modification of urban building laws which began to authorize townhouse-style constructions on small lots in a single family dwelling environment. This gave rise to the construction of small groups of four homes in a row on lots of 1000 square meters previously occupied by just one home.

The solution adopted sought to integrate the homes both plastically and functionally. The volumetric composition extended the landscaping possibilities, and the materials used enhanced the greenery, which contrasted well with the brightness of the sandstone, while the glass provided reflections. Each home, despite the limited space available, boasts a private pool and garden area, and the features of a single family home integrated with those around it, thus making the very most of the building possibilities present.

The concept turned out to be a success, and was imitated in similar, subsequent developments. In the urban area these groups of row house-style homes ended up as mere anecdotal anomalies, as common sense prevailed and the building code reverted to its previous requirements.