CASACOR Bolivia 2021: tradition and modernity in 33 environments

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(Alvaro Mier)

The eighth edition of CASACOR Bolivia opens to the public on April 28th and features 33 spaces that will be on display for a month. This year, the exhibition will take place in the traditional Sirari neighborhood in Santa Cruz de la Sierra in two locations: Casa Verde, a large house built by architect Mario Palma Gómez, with approximately 3 thousand m² and on Alameda CASACOR . There are 48 professionals , including architects, designers and landscapers, who created spaces that combine modernity, technology and various references to the city's local history and Bolivian culture, following the theme " The Original House ". Check out all the projects below!

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Stone Garden - Natalia Murillo. To enhance the house's original architecture, the landscaper used various natural materials in her garden - such as clay, stone and straw - which also highlight the existing nature. “Among our vegetation made up of native guaimbês, philodendrons and Adam's ribs, we made space for an imposing Chiquitana canoe loaded with fruits from our land”, details the professional. Greenery also surrounds the ticket office, framed by vertical gardens.

(Alvaro Mier)

Cuisine of Origin - Rodrigo Duran and Silvana Valenzuela

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Cocina de Origen - Rodrigo Durán and Silvana Valenzuela. "We defined the arch as the focal element, but distorted its base a little. The choice was made based on the fact that the arch is a very present element throughout the house, as is the brick on the ceiling", explain the professionals. Modern appliances and furniture are combined with retro-style flooring and coverings and a solid wood counter.

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Family Shelter - Alejandra Reyes and Bruna Añez

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Family Refuge - Alejandra Reyes and Bruna Añez. The wooden furniture mixed with the technological lighting design gives warmth and naturalness, creating an ideal environment to relax and enjoy in a transition between the past and the future. The comfortable decor combines modern materials with the house's original rustic details, enhancing the history of the construction.

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Relaxing Bathroom - Yara Muyuro. The professional rescues parts of the property and fuses them with new materials, such as large-format porcelain tiles, metal and mirrors with curtains. Terracotta tones, wood and gold accessories combine with soft, indirect lighting. “As an architect, my goal is to ensure that people enjoy the most intimate atmosphere of a home at all times,” she explains.

(Alvaro Mier)

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Reconnection Dorm - Kelly Leite. “With the pandemic, the house has completely become our refuge, a space that generates protection and reconnection”, explains the professional. That's why she proposes a contemporary bedroom that connects to the senses through materials such as marble, linen and wood. The bed is wrapped in a structure that offers rest and technology and the project invites us to carry out different activities: working, reading, watching television or simply admiring the view.

(Alvaro Mier)

Tukabash - Suite Principal - Ivan Lengstorff and Renato Trujillo

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Tukabash - Master Suite - Iván Lengstorff and Renato Trujillo. The Valle de Tucavaca Municipal Reserve is the inspiration for this space made up of five rooms spread over almost 60 m². The name of this region derives from the chiquitano “Tukabash” (Otucabax), in honor of the tachã species, a bird that is characterized by creating nests close to its parents. Here, the original elements of the house are combined with textures that simulate wood and stone in porcelain tiles and furniture.

(Alvaro Mier)

Generation Zeta Bedroom - Jose Diego Torrico and Ximena Jordan

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Generation Zeta Bedroom - José Diego Torrico and Ximena Jordán. Generation Z is irreverent, committed, and conscious of consumerism and the environment. With this definition, José Diego and Ximena created a bedroom that represents the constant contrast present in this generation. The original details of the house appear in the bricks and the color palette is neutral. Glass and mirrors provide a visual play that further expands the room.

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Jardín Garaje - Roberto Franco. In addition to being a garage, this project is also a social area, a meeting place for friends and family. “It’s like a lounge under the trees,” explains the professional. It’s a kind of porch where you can sit, enjoy good music, have a good chat or read a book. White furniture, a parasol and the traditional red Kaiser flooring - manufactured in Santa Cruz de la Sierra since 1984 - mark the space.

(Alvaro Mier)

Red Earth - Weekend House - Roberto Franco

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Tierra Roja - Weekend House - Roberto Franco. The architect pays homage to Gladymar's Kaiser ceramics. “A ceramic so representative of Santa Cruz, manufactured since 1984”, he explains. The material appears in a contemporary way: “we wanted to show how we can use it in our city, bringing the red patios”, he explains. The loft consists of an entrance, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room, external gallery and garage.

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Komorebi House - Tassiana Oshiro. Komorebi is a Japanese word that describes the phenomenon that occurs when sunlight intertwines with tree branches. It is also the name of this space that is based on Japanese minimalism, where each element maintains its essence, respecting the natural cycle of things, but without losing its identity. A place with textured walls, natural light, indirect lighting, beige and gray tones and a translucent facade.

(Alvaro Mier)

The Coal Corner - Alejandra Iriarte, Alejandro Diez de Medina and Carlos Blanco

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El Rincón del Carbón - Alejandra Iriarte, Alejandro Diez de Medina and Carlos Blanco. It's a playful environment in the middle of the garden. The professionals opted for walls with shades of gray and exposed brick to house a large barbecue grill. The dining area is surrounded by four reflecting pools covered with intense red porcelain, alluding to the red wine that complements red meat. The charcoal on the floor creates a contrast between textures, colors and vegetation.

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Welcome Lobby - Helga Prinz. The welcome space mixes styles and has as its protagonist a large column that has gained the status of a work of art with a hundred hands encrusted. Warm-toned lighting surrounds the installation and enhances its message. In the rest of the room, earthy tones on the surfaces combine with the warmer colors of the accessories. Highlight for the Louis XVI style bench.

(Alvaro Mier)

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Sweet Station - Carla Blanco. The premise of Sweet Station is to create a balance between historical and avant-garde elements, wrapped in a mantle of sophisticated and terracotta colors. The outdoor area is covered by a metal roof with translucent details that recall the industrial past. In the enclosed area, the terracotta color palette appears in the vintage-style porcelain tiles with a worn effect, in the traditional carpentry and in the colonial-style arches.

(Alvaro Mier)

Bathroom Origins - Brenda Quezada and Diego Iriarte

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Baño Orígenes - Brenda Quezada and Diego Iriarte. Each corner of the 43 m² space has a purpose: the main entrance is marked by an imposing brick arch surrounded by metal plates. Inside, indigenous touches from the region are combined with black and white coverings and wooden details. The ceiling has woven fabrics, which are also used on the entrance doors to the bathroom cubicles.

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Chiquitano Reflections - Swimming Pool - Oscar Anglarill

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Reflejos Chiquitanos - Swimming pool - Oscar Anglarill. The swimming pool becomes the perfect setting for mixing ecological, innovative and technological elements. Exposed brick, reinforced concrete, porcelain and wood are materials that blend aesthetically, giving continuity to the architectural style of the house itself. In this project, the automated deck system helps to optimize space and, thanks to its technology, allows the partial or total closing of the pool.

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El Nido - Anita Fernandez. This space was created as a proposal to return to the origins of our habitat. “I was inspired by the suspended nests of birds found in the Amazon, as a message that teaches us to select natural materials when building,” says the designer. The result is an organic space filled with elements such as earth, ubim, straw and dyes brought from areas such as Amboró and Chiquitânia.

(Alvaro Mier)

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El Sendero de la Tribu – Betty Ibáñez. In Portuguese, it means "The Path of the Tribe" and, as the name says, it is a garden inspired by an African tribe that represents the work of Ozain, orixá of the forests. It is a space composed of wooden elements, vertical gardens and native plants, such as bananas and guembés. Situated in Plaza de CASACOR, the path is a place to dream, relax, absorb the noise and discover the secrets of nature.

(Alvaro Mier)

Mirador Restaurant - Harold Anzoategui and Oscar Coronado

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Mirador Restaurant - Harold Anzoátegui and Oscar Coronado. Here, the first thing that catches your eye is the drop in level that served to create different spaces for visitors, providing a privileged view of the exhibition and the imposing tree that provides shade for the outdoor seats. With a contemporary style, the functional restaurant uses a lot of natural wood, has a glass ceiling and connects with the surrounding nature.

(Alvaro Mier)

The Herbal Shop - Irene Stop Leigue and Sofia Stop Leigue

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La Herboristería - Irene Parada Leigue and Sofía Parada Leigue. The Herbalist Shop is a retreat filled with medicinal herbs and plants such as chamomile, eucalyptus, carqueja and cinnamon. Its warm and fluid space continues outside, where large dividing walls surround the double-height patio. The rustic style is present throughout the design, as are the earthy tones and potted plants.

(Alvaro Mier)

Home Cinema - Claudia Gonzales and Guido Justiniano

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Cine en Casa - Claudia Gonzales and Guido Justiniano. Inspired by the traditional La Pascana region of the 1950s, this 18 m² space is divided into two: a cinema area and a bar. Native furniture and fabrics make up a functional space, which merges with high-tech equipment. Concrete, steel, marble and fabrics predominate in earthy tones and a starry sky designed exclusively by the architects give the space a modern look.

(Alvaro Mier)

Home Office - Carlos A. Morales and Mariel Rua

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Workshop at Home - Carlos A. Morales and Mariel Rua. “The health crisis forced us to look for new ways of working, which is why moving the office indoors became a comfortable and safe solution”, explain the professionals. These are vital elements: the furniture, the textures and the choice of colors. Therefore, in this work area, neutral tones were chosen, but also warm colors that create a contrast that avoids monotony.

(Alvaro Mier)

Loft Querencia - Iris Rojas and Taynara Wazilewski

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Querencia Loft - Iris Rojas and Taynara Wazilewski. With 53 m², this house invites you to relax, far from the chaos of the city and the Wi-Fi. The space has all its rooms integrated: bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, office and even a pool. The openings in the facade provide plenty of natural light and, together with the sound of the water, create a feeling of tranquility.

(Alvaro Mier)

Living Comedor Social - Clarissa Cingolani and Maya Mac Lean

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Living and Dining Room - Clarissa Cingolani and Maya Mac Lean. “Our space aims to transport visitors to Saint-Tropez in the 1960s, 70s and 80s,” says Maya Mac Lean, who is participating in the exhibition with Clarissa Cingolani, her daughter. With an eclectic style, the living and dining room combines light and neutral colors, has a hand-carved wooden ceiling and white sofas with sinuous shapes that invite relaxation.

(Alvaro Mier)

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Bar de la Terraza - Sergio Suárez. This bar has a post-modern atmosphere, with references to Renaissance art and digital culture. The mix of materials and styles configure the space itself and highlight an echo of the past, which is still valid in the present. “It’s a space with a lot of personality, a clean and striking concept, a place to have fun”, explains the architect, who is participating in CASACOR for the sixth time.

(Alvaro Mier)

Karai Garden - Ana Villagomez and Moisés Villagomez

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Jardín Karai - Ana Villagomez and Moisés Villagomez. In 28 m², the professionals were inspired by the courtyards of mansions and their gardens to restore the connection between man and nature. To achieve this, they used traditional construction techniques combined with contemporary materials and decorative elements, such as flower pots and furniture. The space invites you to contemplate a variety of plants, a sculpture and the city's fresh air.

(Alvaro Mier)

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Tropical Oasis Garden - Nataly Dorado and Noelia Dorado

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Jardín Oasis Tropical - Nataly Dorado and Noelia Dorado. The space full of vegetation was created to be a refuge. “The premise of the project is to blend in with the uneven terrain, but without obstructing the main façade of the house,” they explain. The rectangular volume embedded in the ground has simple lines, but is rich in details and houses a meditation space inside - it is immersed in the five elements (space, air, fire, water and earth).

(Alvaro Mier)

Street Market - Carlos X. Araúz and Fernando Justiniano

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Mercadito de Calle - Carlos X. Araúz and Fernando Justiniano. In this street market, the professionals propose an open and relaxed space. A kind of traveling craft fair, with mobile carts installed in the courtyard of the house. Each one is hand-painted and has a ceiling made of macramé, bamboo and chiquitano yarn furniture, handmade flower pots and even mat handrails. They display fashion products, home accessories and specialized magazines.

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Meeting Space - Carolina Steigleder and Olivia Moreno. To create this place for relaxation, the professionals created an outdoor space with the subtle shelter of a roof. The landscaping is full of tropical vegetation and features many species of foliage, and the lighting has an effect that imitates fireflies, characterized by their flashes of light, warming up the project. The decoration highlights wood and natural fibers.

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Art Gallery - Rosario Abularach. Adjacent to the garden, the house's balcony has been transformed into a large art gallery. The austere space, with finishes made of natural materials, takes advantage of natural light, but also received a lighting project designed to highlight the works. The creations of more than 20 artists occupied the cold walls, bringing color, life and movement to the space.

(Alvaro Mier)

Architect's Studio - Tribute to Arch. Mario A. Palma Gómez - Eduardo Baldelomar

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Architect's Studio - Tribute to Architect Mario A. Palma Gómez - Eduardo Baldelomar. With the aim of paying homage to the author of Casa Verde, the headquarters of CASACOR Bolivia 2021, this space brings together various trends and styles that influenced architect Mario A. Palma Gómez in 60 m². A library, an imposing table, a large living room, a reading space and a cozy terrace with works of art make up the project.

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Multi-level bathrooms - Gabriela Greiner and Natalia Pereyra

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Level Bathrooms - Gabriela Greiner and Natalia Pereyra. The challenge for these professionals was to design bathrooms in small, irregular and spaced spaces. To achieve this, they created integrated areas through design, with elements, textures, colors and indirect lighting, on the three levels of the project. On the first floor is the sink; on the mezzanine, the showers; on the ground floor, the lavatory and vanity. Grooved panels, materials and bright colors characterize the eclectic architecture.

(Alvaro Mier)

The Green House

Designed by architect Mario Alberto Palma Gómez (1933-2020), CASACOR's main headquarters was built between 1980 and 1982. “The work was slow and arduous, especially in the selection of adobe bricks. Due to its high cost, this technique was not was reproduced in other housing units, maintaining our original and unique home", defined Palma.

(Alvaro Mier)

For Quito Velasco, director of CASACOR Bolivia, Casa Verde not only has a history that marked the architecture of the 1980s, but also features and construction materials that fit perfectly with the philosophy of the exhibition. “It is undoubtedly an emblematic property and a great legacy of this architect from Santa Cruz” , he states.

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Tukabash - Suite Principal - Iván Lengstorff e Renato Trujillo. A Reserva Municipal Valle de Tucavaca é a inspiração para este espaço composto por cinco salas distribuídas por quase 60 m². O nome desta região deriva do chiquitano “Tukabash” (Otucabax), em homenagem à espécie tapacaré, ave que se caracteriza por criar ninhos perto de seus pais. Aqui, os elementos originais da casa são combinados com texturas que simulam madeira e pedra em porcelanatos e móveis. Também há elementos da região, como tecidos naturais e peças esculpidas, além da vegetação exuberante. (Alvaro Mier/CASACOR)

"At Casa Verde, I planned to use stone, mortar and brick in the masonry only on the facade of the reception area of the house. But the impact was so great that I decided to apply the technique throughout the house, both externally and internally," he explained. at the time. In the reinforced concrete beams that support the roofs of the social area, there are several details, including some openings made to show the advantages and benefits of using this material - and to show that the parts of the structure are components that can also be used aesthetically. .

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Living Comedor Social - Clarissa Cingolani e Maya Mac Lean. “Nosso espaço tem como objetivo transportar o visitante para Saint-Tropez das décadas de 1960, 1970 e 1980”, diz Maya Mac Lean, que participa da mostra com Clarissa Cingolani, sua filha. Com um estilo eclético, a sala de estar e jantar combina cores claras e neutras, possui um teto de madeira feito à mão e sofás brancos com formas sinuosas que convidam ao relaxamento. “Temos o orgulho de apresentar um ambiente totalmente feito na Bolívia”, asseguraram. (Alvaro Mier/CASACOR)

The 8th CASACOR Bolivia will be open from April 28th to May 29th, and promises, once again, to surprise the public with renovated spaces adapted to contemporary times that honor good living. To find out more, stay tuned to the website .[newsletter]

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