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ochavas at buenos aires

A blog to keep track of some features of Buenos Aires architecture and culture.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

House and corner

Gurruchaga and Nicaragua, December 2007.

Posted by alettriste at 8:57 PM

Labels: 2007, buenos aires, house, ochava, palermo

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Ideas at the corner

Ochava, chaflán, ochavo... different names for a point that has become a line, a non dimensional entity that has gained a dimension. This newly acquired dimension as allowed the houses to open itself to the city with entrances, doors, gates, windows.

Barrios

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Map of BsAs neighborhoods as defined by the City Council

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