Casa de Estudios para Artistas, Buenos Aires

Casa de Estudios para Artistas is a rationalist building at the corner of Suipacha and Paraguay Streets housing commercial spaces at street level with artist studios above. The upper floors contain five studios with double-height ceilings on one level and two studios beneath Catalan vaults on another.

Spanish architect Antonio Bonet designed this structure in 1938 as the Austral Group brought Le Corbusier's principles to Argentina. This project became a turning point for introducing modern architectural thinking to Buenos Aires.

The building shaped artistic practice in Buenos Aires by providing dedicated spaces where creators could work and display their pieces within the same structure. Its layout reinforced the idea of combining studio and exhibition in a single working environment.

The building sits at a busy street corner with clearly visible entrances and remains accessible throughout the year. Its mix of street-level shops and residential areas makes it a natural part of the urban landscape.

The corner facade curves instead of using traditional angular chamfers, fitted with rotating metal slats that residents can adjust. These movable elements let occupants control ventilation and light based on weather conditions and personal preference.

Location: Buenos Aires

Inception: 1938

Architectural style: rationalism

GPS coordinates: -34.59780,-58.37970

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:08