The Paul French Gallery sits behind a massive, ivy-covered iron gate that seems to swallow the sidewalk noise of Palermo. Inside, the space operates as a sprawling, meticulously curated home goods store, but it occupies an old house where…
Palermo Soho Design Walk
Take a relaxed stroll through Palermo Soho's most charming cobblestone passages, uncovering independent boutiques, vibrant street art murals, and historic storefronts that define Buenos Aires' creative hub.
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1. Paul French Gallery
2. Histórico Pasaje Soria
The Pasaje Soria is a narrow alleyway in Palermo lined with walls covered in vibrant, ever-changing street art. It began as a private service entrance for the surrounding houses, but it gained fame in two thousand twelve when local artists…
3. Serrano
The Serrano building sits on the corner of Serrano and Thames, easily identified by the massive, curved stone facade that anchors the intersection. Originally constructed in the early twentieth century as a wholesale market, the structure…
4. PASAJE RUSSEL ARTS
The Pasaje Russel stands out because of the colorful murals that coat every inch of its low brick walls. This narrow alleyway in Palermo was never designed to be a tourist attraction. It began as a simple path between two blocks of early…
5. Libros del Pasaje
Libros del Pasaje features a floor-to-ceiling wooden bookshelf that dominates the entire length of the shop. This bookstore functions as a neighborhood sanctuary where residents browse shelves while sitting at the small cafe tables tucked…
6. El Preferido de Palermo
El Preferido de Palermo wears a facade of painted white tiles and dark wood trim that stands out against the nearby brick and plaster buildings. It opened in nineteen fifty-two as a grocery store and cantina for immigrants, serving simple…