Laboratorio de Arquitectura completes Capuchinas House exploring concrete block sensory potential in Querétaro
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Kate Mazade
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Summary
Local architecture studio Laboratorio de Arquitectura has completed the Capuchinas House in suburban Querétaro, Mexico, a 477-square-meter residence that explores the sensory potential of custom concrete blocks. The design is rooted in contextual elements and focuses on the material properties of concrete blocks to create a unique architectural identity. The house represents an exploration of materiality and sensory experience in residential architecture.
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· 3 pulledLocal studio Laboratorio de Arquitectura has completed a house with a design geared towards the use of custom concrete blocks in Querétaro, Mexico.
Known as the Capuchinas House, the 477-square-metre residence is located in suburban Querétaro.
The house's identity is rooted in contextual elements and focuses on the material properties of concrete blocks.
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