Architects Rodrigo Cunill and Juana Grichener have created an intimate and stylish hideaway with classic 20th century furniture and colourful design flourishes throughout its interiors.
The 17-bedroom Home Buenos Aires is the brainchild of UK record producer Tom Rixton and Argentine PR director Patricia O'Shea. Located in the hip Palermo Hollywood district, Home is the creation of Argentine architect Rodrigo Cunill and his assistant architect Juana Grichener, who have built an intimate and stylish building that uses plenty of glass to make the most of the beautiful natural light of the Buenos Aires sun. Working with materials such as cement, wood and glass combined with clever flourishes of colour in the form of vintage French wallpaper, wool rugs and innovative touches at every turn, the result is as charming as it is achingly cool.
Design features include a 20m long 'pinotea' wood wall all the way from reception to the bar and an Inca inspired 5m water feature piece by Argentine artist Alejandro O'Shea. The furniture consists of an effortless mix of old and new. Some pieces, such as the beds, were designed and custom-made using native watambu wood, others, such as the 50's Scandinavian chairs and sofas in the lobby were purchased in flea markets and lovingly restored. Mid 20th century classics such as Saarinen's tulip chairs and tables, Robin Day 'Polyprop' chairs in the bar, and Eero Aarnio's pastille chairs in the garden add a hint of retro.
Just like the sort of home you would want to create for yourself, this is more than just a hotel. There's a spa offering ayurvedic treatments, a resto-bar for breakfast, lunch and evening tapas with a carefully chosen wine list, signature cocktails, and a large range of frozen vodkas. The bar overlooks the 300m2 garden with a heated 'infinity pool' and deck area for sunbathing. There are three suites, all with walk-in showers and jacuzzi baths. Decks in all suites are ripe for a pre-dinner cocktail under the stars. But the piece de resistance is the Garden Suite, with its own private roof terrace.
