When I decided to build my own studio I did not start by thinking about the shape of the building. I started by thinking about the place where I wanted to create. I chose a rural area of Luján de Cuyo, in Mendoza, surrounded by nature and with a wide view towards the Andes. I was looking for a quiet space, where the landscape would accompany the creative process and become part of the daily experience of working.
The mountains have held an important place in my life for many years. I have walked them, photographed them and lived in them during expeditions. In time they also became a constant source of inspiration for my work, and gave rise to Andes Inspiration, a project that brings together art, nature and experiences in the territory.
The dome appeared as the best answer to that search. Its design makes very good use of natural light while keeping a permanent connection with the landscape. I wanted a studio where, between one brushstroke and the next, it would be enough to look up to find the mountains again.
I did not choose a dome because it was an unusual building. I chose it because it answered the way I imagined this space: a place where architecture, landscape and artistic practice could live together naturally.
Other reasons came later to confirm that decision: structural efficiency, the use of recycled materials, and the challenge of building it with my own hands.