The “Floresta apartments” is a 16 unit residential complex that occupies a residual site on the northeastern edge of the city of Quito (Ecuador), overlooking the Guapulo valley.

Conceived as an “L” shape in plan, the building is sighted on the two edges adjacent to the streets capitalizing on the stronger soil within the site and defining a clear urban edge.

The ground level is defined by a courtyard containing a swimming pool that cantilevers towards the abyss, and encloses a sunken garden that brings light to the underground parking.

The units, varying in size from 160m2 to 240m2 are organized as thin linear strips punctuated by generous terraces that separate the bedrooms from the living and dining areas.