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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Casa SFA in Torreón, Mexico by Arqmov WorkshopSeptember 11th, 2017 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Arqmov Workshop The SFA house is a refurbishment project that is faithful to the client’s specific requirements. Arqmov Workshop initially suggested a brand new project, given the previous (quite unfortunate) refurbishment work on the property. However, the nostalgia of its owner led the firm to reconsider adapting his childhood home to suit his new family – with a wife and three children. Given more than 30 years since the construction of the house, the decision was made to strip its original structure bare, to use the house’s spatial potential and to take advantage of its location opposite to a golf course. The dividing floor of the residence was demolished to create a large double height volume with large windows to the rear and interior facade to the garden and the swimming pool. Due to the importance placed on light intake in this project, a void was opened on the wall supporting the stairs towards the bar area through which a shaft of light pierces the space.  Lateral Facade, Image Courtesy © Rafael Gamo
 Entrance, Image Courtesy © Rafael Gamo The entertainment area of the scheme – a lounge with a fireplace and large walls with beige stone slab veneers, ring-shaped pendant lamps by Henge and a red-coloured carpet – is crowned by a bar area framed by wooden panels and with wooden floors. In contrast, the dining room is a small room on a more compact – rather cosy – scale, that can be seen as a recess in which to display art pieces and a designer sideboard with a Pietra Serena stone top. Wooden panels on the wall serve to conceal the doors to the kitchen and toilet. The family room is also double height and is framed by custom-made concertina-like wooden panels that create a presence in the space towards the entrance, the transition to the garden and the rest of the entertaining areas. Once again there are wood, light fittings and upholstery in warm shades.  Entrance, Image Courtesy © Rafael Gamo  Lounge , Image Courtesy © Rafael Gamo The private areas comprise three bedrooms, one for each child, fitted out to the personal taste and preferred colours of each. Wood features throughout the project. The original master bedroom gains another 150sqm and includes a sleeping area, work desk, reading corner, a seating area and a coffee table. The use of walnut joinery and natural stone is complemented by upholstery in neutral shades. Perimetral and ceiling light are kept separate. The main bathroom and dressing room feature large areas of Italian arabescato marble. The distribution allows for two symmetrical bathrooms opposite each other, joined by a steam shower, and two identical dressing tables.  Bar (upstairs) Dinner (Back) Living room (Front), Image Courtesy © Rafael Gamo  Living room, Image Courtesy © Rafael Gamo The main facade was also redesigned. The different volumes were integrated through lines which continue from one volume to the other. The integration of squared arches, large openings and feature panels create a bold connection between the old and new houses, including the garden boasting a large eating area by an open grill with a fire pit and the swimming pool. Furnishings, light fittings and art selection were personalised according to each space and, when applicable, each user.  Dinner, Image Courtesy © Rafael Gamo  Family room, Image Courtesy © Rafael Gamo  Main bedroom, Image Courtesy © Rafael Gamo  Kids bedroom, Image Courtesy © Rafael Gamo  Kid bedroom, Image Courtesy © Rafael Gamo  Girl bedroom, Image Courtesy © Rafael Gamo Image Courtesy © Rafael Gamo  Main bedroom, Image Courtesy © Rafael Gamo  Kitchen , Image Courtesy © Rafael Gamo  Main Bathroom, Image Courtesy © Rafael Gamo
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