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As Nicolás Tovo and Teresa Sarmiento of La Base embraced modular design as part of their architectural practice, they noticed that prospective clients were wary of prefabricated construction. So the duo teamed up with Place, an Argentine prefab builder, to make a proof of concept just outside the Patagonian resort town of Bariloche.

Dellekamp + Schleich built this C-shaped weekend getaway in Valle de Bravo with a central courtyard that prioritizes play.

The home's three levels are framed by large planters containing fruit trees and other vegetation. The custom block makes up all of the home's exterior walls.

The 27-foot retro trailer needed work done on both the interior and exterior.

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The wood-wrapped tiny home features a deck pierced by a tree trunk.

A mirrored wall in the back of the bathroom reflects light.

With such sharp lines between dark and light, a high quality of craftsmanship in the build-out was key. “There's no tolerances at all,” says Béliveau. From the alignment between the wood on the floor and the tiles, to the oak cabinetry and black lacquered bathroom storage, “Everything had to be dialed in so precisely.”

The same Daltile is used here, alongside Fantani plumbing components.

The sink counter in water closet is made from solid Fenix, which was chosen for being more durable than black Corian. “Whenever you scratch black Corian, you see a white scratch in it,” says Béliveau. “So Fenix is way better for dark colors.”

The ceiling and built-in storage wall in the bedroom are fabricated from American white oak, while the opposite wall and floor has the same grayish-white tone found in the rest of the apartment.

Designed in 1958, this L-shaped midcentury pairs red masonry with weathered wood and floor-to-ceiling glazing.

The studio is wrapped in corrugated Cor-Ten steel, while the ends are composed of charred reclaimed cedar.