maragato lofts
AQSO arquitectos office. The main elevation of the Maragato Lofts residential building captures the west sunshine across the square through a series of tapered openings and balconies.

the view from the plaza

From the public space of the plaza, the design of the facade offers a playful arrangement of openings and balconies. These are perfectly aligned with the levels of the nearby buildings, and they keep the same proportion.

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the view from the plaza

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The immaculately designed structure overlooks the corner, with high windows and balconies made from glass and steel. The limestone cladding slots in neatly with other buildings around the block, acting almost as a complement.

The asymmetrical fenestration adds a playful touch to the exterior; creating the board for a perfect game of light and shadows.
The combination of limestone, glass, and metal combines to provide the best of three commonly used materials. The contrast created by the matte black balconies and the beige limestone tiles creates a checkerboard effect, which is in direct contrast to the uniform building structure across the street.

The juxtaposition of the building creates a balance between the shared elements and helps develop a unique and stylish visual dynamic of the entire structure.

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AQSO arquitectos office. Physical model made with cardboard of the Maragato residential building. The simplicity of the elevation follows the proportion of openings from the traditional buildings nearby.

the physical model

AQSO arquitectos office. The stunning facade of the maragato building is composed of balconies and bay windows, combining stone cladding with metal frames and aluminium composites.

the south facade

AQSO arquitectos office, maragato lofts, floor plans including the top floor loft, the apartments, the retail unit on the ground floor and the outdoor staircase in the courtyard

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AQSO arquitectos office, living room of the maragato loft residential building in Spain. Herringbone timber flooring combined with hexagonal concrete tiles in a minimal and elegant design

the living room and kitchen

AQSO arquitectos office. The building, seen from the narrow adjacent street, shows the balconies and windows capturing the views of the urban setting.

the view from the alley

AQSO arquitectos office. The sober facade combines three materials: limestone, black metal and glass. The arrangements of the openings offers a dynamic look based on simple displacements, chamfered corners and alignments.

the facade

AQSO arquitectos office. This housing project located in a conservation area offers a contemporary style that respectfully blends with the surroundings. The sober fachada encloses a series of high-end apartments.

the west elevation

AQSO arquitectos office. Detail of one of the balconies. A simple slab cladded with dark metal protrudes from the facade plane with a frameless glass balustrade, contrasting with the limestone cladding.

the balconies

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