Dock House in coastal Chile by SAA rests on triangular wooden stilts
Chilean firm SAA Arquitectura + Territorio has used angled stilts that gradually increase in height to raise this seaside holiday home above its sloped site and offer occupants views of Chile's coast.
The Dock House is located in the town of Pichicuy in Chile's ValparaÃso region ? a mountainous and coastal area about 180 kilometres from Santiago. Built on a sloped site dotted with shrubs, the 150-square-metre residence is a short walk from the beach and the Pacific Ocean.
The design was guided by the hilly terrain and a desire to provide views of the water throughout the dwelling.
"It was decided that the entire layout should be confined to one level, establishing a relation to the sea's horizon by way of siting the house against the slope, like a dock," said SAA Arquitectura + Territorio, which has offices in Santiago and Puerto Varas.
The cabin sits atop a structural wooden plinth and a number of diagonal wooden pillars anchored to concrete footings. The pillars become taller as the terrain slopes downward, with the highest one rising 3.75 metres. The home's exterior walls are made of pine, as are the columns and beams.
"The wooden structure is proposed as an important part of the house's overall expression," the team said.
The southwest facade, which looks toward the sea, features large stretches of glass that offer sweeping views. The northeast elevation is less transparent.
For this facade, the team used a mix of solid walls, screens, a...
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