The search for outdoor spaces in dense city dwellings has become for some a necessity and for others a requirement to be fulfilled. In short, it is one of the most sought-after commissions that architects around the world receive on a daily basis. Beyond the fact that this phenomenon has been accentuated during the Covid-19 pandemic, since their origins, these expansion spaces have been conceived not only to increase the use of natural lighting and ventilation but also to promote the indoor-outdoor relationship, giving the possibility to accommodate various uses and functions even when square meters are scarce or when the connection with nature is glimpsed far over the horizon.
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MVRDV and GRAS Complete Phase One of Project Gomila in Mallorca, Spain
MVRDV and GRAS announced the completion of five of the seven buildings of Project Gomila in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The residential complex was originally comprised of four existing buildings, adding three new ones for a total of 60 new dwellings and new commercial spaces. The project aligns with revamping the historic neighborhood "El Terreno" as a vibrant and sustainable residential site, home of bohemian nightclubs that hosted iconic musicians such as Jimi Hendrix, Ray Charles, and Tom Jones.
https://www.archdaily.com/994220/mvrdv-and-gras-complete-phase-one-of-residential-complex-in-mallorca-spainPaula Cano
San Antonio Hacienda / Dionne Arquitectos + Posada Arquitectos
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Architects: Dionne Arquitectos, Posada Arquitectos
- Year: 2012
https://www.archdaily.com/424959/san-antonio-hacienda-dionne-arquitectos-posada-arquitectosJaviera González
EPR House / Luis Aldrete
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Architects: Luis Aldrete
- Year: 2011
https://www.archdaily.com/424730/epr-house-luis-aldreteJaviera González