A Connecticut Couple Build an Off-Grid Dream Home in the Prairies of Uruguay
MAPA Architects revitalizes an old ranch house in rural Uruguay—more than 5,300 miles away from the clients’ primary home.
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Southport, Connecticut couple Hannah and Jamie Lissette longed for a remote family getaway in the South American countryside. After vacationing in Uruguay, they dreamed of a second home where they could unplug and soak up the southern hemisphere’s warm, vibrant summers.
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Marissa Hermanson
As a freelance writer who spends her time working from home, Marissa has a deep appreciation for the home and the time and effort people put into designing their spaces.
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