Board-marked concrete hides patio in Casa Closed by Felipe Gonzalez Arzac

A plant-filled courtyard and a long swimming pool feature behind the board-marked concrete walls of this residence in La Plata, Argentina, designed by local architect Felipe Gonzalez Arzac.
Felipe Gonzalez Arzac completed Casa Closed in a residential area of La Plata – the capital city of Buenos Aires Province – called City Bell.From the street, the residence has a severe exterior comprised of concrete walls textured by the imprints of wooden boards. This result is known as