In this special CoolHouseConnection “On the Road” episode, host Deb d’Aquin takes listeners far beyond Western North Carolina to explore the breathtaking architecture and landscapes of Bariloche, Argentina.

After the first two episodes of Season 2 examined the Spanish roots of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Deb continues the Spanish connection by traveling south to one of South America’s most spectacular regions. From the world-famous Iguazú Falls to the alpine lakes and forests of Patagonia, this episode uncovers a place where nature, architecture, and design innovation intersect.

Deb shares her discoveries in the resort enclave of Arelauquen near Lake Gutiérrez, where modernist homes blend seamlessly into old-growth forests with thoughtful details, dramatic windows, cantilevered structures, vertical gardens, and striking design features like corten steel chimneys and sculptural carports.

This episode is a journey into global design inspiration, showing how ideas from unexpected places can spark creativity back home in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Next episode: Deb checks in on the renovation underway at her home in Murcia, Spain.

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