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Acqua house is a house property in Dibulla at the north of Colombia in the caribean bay nearly to Palomino a millenial paradise.
Project details
Location: Dibulla/La guajira – Colombia
Date: July 2023
Area: 180m2 / 590ft2
Collab: Juan Pablo Pacheco / Jaime Danilo Bulla / DNA Design & Architecture
The main need
When our clients approached us seeking adjustments to their house design, we quickly realized that the constructive information in the blueprints was insufficient. After hearing their concerns and examining the existing information, we discovered a troubling reality. Initially, the project they had purchased was for a fully finished building house. However, midway through the project, the realtor made the decision to change course and sell only the plotland site. Subsequently, six months later, the realtor opted not to proceed with building the social amenities as originally planned.
Following a legal process, our clients were left with only the plotland site. Upon inspecting the blueprints, we found that there was only one blueprint available, and it contained no usable information. This situation presented a significant challenge, as we needed to essentially start from scratch in redesigning their house without adequate documentation or guidance from the original plans.
Acqua house for renting
The client envisioned dividing the property into two rental areas, each offering total privacy within. One of these areas would be reserved for the owner's personal vacations.
Since the client resides outside of Colombia, they were unfamiliar with the types of visitors who frequent the region. To address this, we conducted research to gain insight into the demographics and preferences of tourists in the area. By understanding the characteristics of the typical visitors, we were able to develop a clear vision for the types of spaces that would be appealing and functional for them. This approach ensured that the client could offer accommodations that align with the needs and expectations of their target audience..
Despite being temporarily suspended due to legal issues regarding the property, we have developed a basic design scheme outlining the program and intentions for the property. Our design focuses on exploring the indoor-outdoor ambiance through an open cabin concept. This design allows for views of both the sea and the mountains from the second floor, where the main bedroom of each flat is situated. Despite the current setbacks, we remain committed to realizing this vision once the legal issues have been resolved.
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