Studio Bolivia

we are slowly getting there. Still choices to make

The bamboo reinforcement is fixed within a steel frame and set in formwork – ready for the next concrete pour.
After that, adobe bricks will be laid around the bamboo structure.

Sustainable. Handmade. Step by step. 🌱

The last ring beam is drying – stability is growing.

Despite the challenges of the rainy season in Cochabamba, our design-build project is moving forward. The foundation for the outer wall is set - one step closer to completion!

Rethinking strength with nature’s design! 🌿💡 Instead of steel, we reinforced this structure with locally sourced bamboo—flexible and earthquake-resistant.

Bridging worlds with mud and tradition - working with in Cochabamba, discovering the beauty of traditional earthen construction.

With Prof. Pablo Molestina visits the construction site to check on the progress.

Alchemy of mud and magic! Experimenting with cactus slime, lime, sand, and other ingredients to find the perfect clay plaster. Nature’s lab at its finest!