Quonset

The patio between Nahuel and Agostina’s apartment and the two at the rear of the property, pictured here, creates ventilation.

A canopy of native plants mitigates sun exposure in the corridor connecting the six units.

The slider at their entry provides different arrangements for privacy and ventilation: fully closed, light still penetrates the plastic panels; in the same position, the awning can be cracked for more air; fully open maximizes light and air, while welcoming engagement from neighbors.

Inside the front door is one of several terra-cotta breeze-block walls that form semiprivate courtyards for each of the property’s units.

Este Norte Estudio turned a 1950s home in Resistencia, Argentina, into a multiunit complex with apartments and workspaces that balance privacy with chance interaction.

Like the kitchen and other storage-heavy areas, the master bathroom features Douglas fir plywood cabinetry fabricated by Goodweather. The countertop is by Corian.

Wishbone chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn surround a custom dining table, which is made out of a leftover piece of scaffolding from construction. The lighting is custom by Heather Dahl.