Photography by Sophia Moreno-Bunge for Gardenista.
Photography by Sophia Moreno-Bunge for Gardenista.
Behind an unassuming stone facade and through a corridor covered in lush vines and plants, you will discover a quiet and charming courtyard in the heart of the city.
Behind an unassuming stone facade and through a corridor covered in lush vines and plants, you will discover a quiet and charming courtyard in the heart of the city.
The space, the brainchild of Buenos Aires-based interior designer Pablo Chiappori, is a design maven’s dream–a secret garden with a tea shop, a florist, café, and a home wares store.
The space, the brainchild of Buenos Aires-based interior designer Pablo Chiappori, is a design maven’s dream–a secret garden with a tea shop, a florist, café, and a home wares store.
The courtyard entrance, behind an old facade.
The courtyard entrance, behind an old facade.
Argentines have mastered the union of the old world and the rustic combining their Spanish and French ancestry with the wonder of their...
Argentines have mastered the union of the old world and the rustic combining their Spanish and French ancestry with the wonder of their...
...varied South American landscapes from the jungles of Iguazú to the dramatic glaciers and mountains of Patagonia to the Pampa s vast farmlands
...varied South American landscapes from the jungles of Iguazú to the dramatic glaciers and mountains of Patagonia to the Pampa s vast farmlands
I was told that the space used to be a coal yard; the cart that was once used to transport packages of coal from the street to the studio is now decorated with plants, beckoning passersby.
I was told that the space used to be a coal yard; the cart that was once used to transport packages of coal from the street to the studio is now decorated with plants, beckoning passersby.
Hanging plants from Tata Flowers line the corridor.
Hanging plants from Tata Flowers line the corridor.
Potted plants from Tata.
Potted plants from Tata.
The corridor gives way to the courtyard; the Decata Café stand is on the right, Tata Flowers and Tealosophy are on the left, and the entrance to Paul is at the back end of the space.
The corridor gives way to the courtyard; the Decata Café stand is on the right, Tata Flowers and Tealosophy are on the left, and the entrance to Paul is at the back end of the space.
The stand sells delicious pastries and coffee, and Tealosophy teas (I tried a lemongrass hibiscus tea that was incredible).
The stand sells delicious pastries and coffee, and Tealosophy teas (I tried a lemongrass hibiscus tea that was incredible).
The perfect place to relax in a busy city.
The perfect place to relax in a busy city.
Tables fill the courtyard.
Tables fill the courtyard.
The structure that houses Tealosophy and Tata Flowers reminds me of a greenhouse.
The structure that houses Tealosophy and Tata Flowers reminds me of a greenhouse.
The flower shop, where I saw lots of orchids that seem to do well in the humid Buenos Aires climate.
The flower shop, where I saw lots of orchids that seem to do well in the humid Buenos Aires climate.
Tealosophy’s nook, lined with walls of teas; they had so many interesting flavors, including White Peony.
Tealosophy’s nook, lined with walls of teas; they had so many interesting flavors, including White Peony.
Paul has two stories of amazing home goods; the second floor also houses a small wine bar that lets out onto a terrace.
Paul has two stories of amazing home goods; the second floor also houses a small wine bar that lets out onto a terrace.
I love the industrial windows and doors used throughout the spaces.
I love the industrial windows and doors used throughout the spaces.
The view from the terrace. There is a street number on the large black door at the entrance–it’s hard to miss, but just in case, it’s between Gurruchaga and Armenia.
The view from the terrace. There is a street number on the large black door at the entrance–it’s hard to miss, but just in case, it’s between Gurruchaga and Armenia.