Residence, La Paz, Bolivia
The residence is situated at the edge of Bolivia’s capital at a height of 3700 m above sea level. It is built of handmade adobes and consists of three crossing vaults. The vaults have thicknesses of 30 cm and give a positive time lag for sun radiation. This means that solar radiation enters the rooms in the evening and at night when outdoor temperatures are low. The vaults are plastered with an earth plaster, which is covered by an elastic acrylic paint to provide shelter against rain.
Architect: Raul Sandoval, La Paz, Bolivia Completion: 1999 Area: 84 m2 Bedroom
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Kitchen
Bathroom
Entrance
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