House at Punta Chilen | dRN Architects
House at Punta Chilen designed by dRN Arquitectos, Unlike the abrupt topography of continental Chile, the soft slopes and the extended horizon of the Island of Chiloé defines a distinct landscape. Constant rains, strong winds and a tidal variation of up to eight meters, characterize its harsh and always changing shores.
Photography: Felipe Camus
The site, located in the tip of a peninsula facing the northeast, offers an open view at 360º. On a clear day seven volcanoes can be identified at the distant background of the Andes, most of them, like the Chaitén Volcano, is still active. The house lies as a strange element in the shore, an unfamiliar object resting on the site as if it was ready to take off with a strong wind. Its undefined geometry is not attached to the ground, the connections to its terrain are defined by its interior views to the outside. On the first floor, a rhythmic repetition of wood columns carries the structure to the perimeter, liberating part of the floor plan. This over the structured density of columns fragments the views of the surroundings, while its moving shadows change the interiors throughout the day. Photography: Felipe Camus
Above the platform of the first floor, a steel structure covers an open floor plan. This second level, more open and detached from the ground, allows a panoramic view of the horizon. The uneven geometry of the roof creates a concave space whose irregular perimeter contrasts with the predominant horizontal landscape. A...
_MFUENTENOTICIAS
arch2o
_MURLDELAFUENTE
http://www.arch2o.com/category/architecture/
-------------------------------- |
Land Rover celebrates "premium design and creativity" with 2016 Born Awards |
|
Architect?s midcentury Texas home is striking and creative inside and out
05-05-2024 08:02 - (
Interior Design )
Enchanting mountain retreat in the beauty of the North Carolina Mountains
05-05-2024 08:02 - (
Interior Design )