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Holger Cuadrado Completes 262 m² Foundations House in Loja, Ecuador

architecture-design · 2026-10-03

In 2024, architect Holger Cuadrado finished a new home in Loja, Ecuador, situated at an altitude of 2,060 meters in the southern Andes. The house, which covers an area of 262 square meters, occupies a compact lot measuring 7.60 by 13.50 meters. Emphasizing structural integrity and adaptability, Cuadrado led the design while GICA INGENIEROS took charge of the structural and hydrosanitary engineering. The project boasted contributions from a talented group of graphic artists, including Ronald Paul Loján Songor and Malú del Castillo. Additionally, materials were sourced from hormic.ec, and the work was photographed by Bicubik Photography.

Key facts

  • The house has an area of 262 m².
  • Completion year is 2024.
  • Located in a residential neighborhood of Loja, Ecuador, at 2,060 meters above sea level.
  • Plot dimensions are 7.60 m x 13.50 m.
  • Lead architect: Holger Cuadrado.
  • Structural engineering and hydrosanitary design by GICA INGENIEROS.
  • Manufacturer: hormic.ec.
  • Photography by Bicubik Photography; curated by Paula Pintos.

Entities

Artists

  • Holger Cuadrado
  • Paula Pintos
  • Ronald Paul Loján Songor
  • Malú del Castillo
  • Brenda Barrios
  • Mateo Figueroa
  • Mateo Cuadrado
  • José David Sisalima

Institutions

  • GICA INGENIEROS
  • hormic.ec
  • Bicubik Photography
  • ArchDaily

Locations

  • Loja
  • Ecuador
  • Andes

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