The spaces we inhabit shape our emotions, that is why at Buenaventura we seek more or less consciously, and as designers to be able to transmit different sensations from the proportions, textures and colors that we intentionally choose for each of them.
The Peninsula project in Buenaventura was born with the vocation of being a refuge from the big city surrounded by nature. Through the balance between minimalism and the warmth provided by wood and earthy tones, this house becomes an experience of relaxation, emotional rest and a connection with nature.
The white tones unify the rooms, generating a spatial continuity that is constantly invaded by vegetation and nature, framed through its large windows. This visual tour of the interior of the house will be marked at the same time by different milestones generated by a careful selection of furniture and lighting, key pieces that we will talk about below, focusing specifically on the space of the living room.
From the entrance of the house we have an open view towards the living room, whose focal point will be the Bocci lamps, Series 21, which hang from the ceiling like porcelain crustaceans suspended in the space.
Bocci Series 21 is a collection of suspension lamps inspired by the sporadic and somewhat discordant arrangement of barnacles on a rock surface. This lamp is designed to be arranged individually or in a group, generating a complex sculptural ensemble that diffuses light in the space. For this project, a total of seven pendant lamps were arranged at different heights, hanging from a carefully modulated ceiling.
Fotografía: Karen Moreno
In this same set flooded by Bocci lamps we find the masterpiece of the house’s decoration: the Sunray sofa by Minotti. Through this piece, Sunray designs an atmosphere in which exquisite design and carefully studied comfort come together to create an intimate and relaxing environment.
With its enveloping design, Sunray is inspired by the desire to design situations that convey a feeling of intimacy and relaxation, aligned with the concept of outdoor living that imitates the comfort and beauty of interior decoration solutions, becoming a key piece for this project that blurs the line between the interior and exterior of the home.
This system juxtaposes different shapes and materials that give dynamism and versatility to the space. Its airy natural teak wood surface defines its horizontal line, while the curved backrest with interlocking cords gives it a dynamic appeal.
Fotografías: Karen Moreno
The works of art chosen by the project owner provide hints of color to the neutrality of the project’s color palette, in contrast to the furniture and lighting. Each piece, from its individuality, contributes to the whole in a harmonious way to turn this home into an oasis in which to take refuge from the hectic life of the capital, absolutely surrounded by nature.
In the first photograph below, we find a colorful piece by Salvadoran visual artist Boris Ciudad Real. In the second, a diptych by Mayi Carles full of magic and fantasy.
Fotografía: Karen Moreno. Obra de arte: Boris Ciudad Real
Fotografía: Karen Moreno. Obra de arte: Mayi Carles
Architect / Engineer / Artist
CEO of PIEKNO Studio. Anna holds a Master of Engineering Science in Architecture, which she earned in 2009, following a proud family legacy of three generations of engineers. Her love for art has significantly influenced her journey as a designer, architect, engineer, and woman entrepreneur.
