Historic to Modern Remodeling

Elena gardens on the terrace, accessed by the stair at the entry.

The back patio is one of several outdoor spaces figured into Elena’s new home.

Elena’s bedroom, which is part of the modular unit, has a wall of built-in storage.

The second bedroom, used by Elena as a study, is down the hall, past the kitchen from the other bedroom.

A bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows is part of the prefabricated portion of the home.

The open-plan living area connects seamlessly with the modular unit, and is naturally lit by glass on three sides.

Elena’s kitchen is part of the modular unit that was craned in.

Across the entry courtyard and through a lapacho wood door is the living space, which was constructed using traditional methods.

The new residence has a courtyard at the entry, where an iron stair leads to a terrace.

In Buenos Aires, architecture firm La Base partnered with modular builder Place to experiment with a hybrid construction method on a small home.

East-facing windows bring natural light into the townhouse.