Requena Office rises from the opportunity of recycling an old existing courtyard house from the early 20th century. The new program of offices, installed in the existing house, keeps most of its spatial conditions, looking forward to getting back its essence. It has been considered the recovery and maintenance of the façade, looking forward to valuing its heritage, which is characteristic of the neighborhood.
© Marcos Guiponi
The incorporation of a new interior yard to the project, allowed us to obtain better lighting and ventilation conditions. The decision of wall demolitions, and the incorporation of mezzanines, let us configure different types of offices.
Project Info
Architects: Mola Kunst
Country: Uruguay, Montevideo
Area: 254 m²
Year: 2021
Photographs: Marcos Guiponi
Architects In Charge: Lorena Castelli, MarÃa Lezica
Collaborators: Maria Jose Milans, Massimiliano Fraga, Carlos Rey
Structural Engineer: MartÃn Rajchman
Sanitary Technician: Federico Estoup
Main Contractor: Eldecor
Sophie Tremblay is a Montreal-based architectural editor and designer with a focus on sustainable urban development. A McGill University architecture graduate, she began her career in adaptive reuse, blending modern design with historical structures. As a Project Editor at Arch2O, she curates stories that connect traditional practice with forward-thinking design. Her writing highlights architecture's role in community engagement and social impact. Sophie has contributed to Canadian Architect and continues to collaborate with local studios on community-driven projects throughout Quebec, maintaining a hands-on approach that informs both her design sensibility and editorial perspective.