The Quincho
An indoor-outdoor pavilion and modern cottage, the Quincho is designed for entertaining and hosting visiting family and friends.
Maximum Fun, Minimum Fuss
When a “landlocked” interior parcel behind their house came up for sale, the clients saw more than an empty lot with a lot of zoning constraints. They saw it as an opportunity to create a modern take on a quincho - the traditional outdoor kitchen and entertaining spaces from one of the client’s native Argentina - while providing flex space for visiting friends and family to stay. The Quincho sports a full kitchen dining area inside plus a large BBQ and Argentinian grill outside. DeForest Architects worked with landscape architects SCJ and interior designer Mariana Flombaum to develop the design around the mantra: Maximum Fun, Minimum Fuss.
Out of Sight
A wall of cabinet doors slide open for access to a coffee station and storage or close to hide clutter. A steel ladder, designed by DA and fabricated by Dyna, rolls out to provide access to a loft that can be used as an office or additional sleeping space.
Project Team
DeForest Architects Seattle Studio | John DeForest AIA, Madeline Goryl
Contractor | Dyna Builders
Interiors in collaboration with | Mariana Flombaum
Landscape | SCJ Studio
Structural | Evergreen Design Company
Photography | Rafael Soldi
Categories | City Living
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