assadi + pulido elevates toledo house in guatemala

chilean practice assadi + pulido has completed toledo house, a dwelling constructed in a suburb of guatemala city. located on a hilltop overlooking the valley below, the home’s curved and fluid forms are oriented around a swimming pool set within an expansive area of decking. perched on piloti, the upper storey of the property cantilevers above the ground floor, offering expansive views across the urban landscape. a lightweight and retractable fabric curtain surrounds the elevated upper level, providing a stark visual contrast with the more permanent and physical structure. the drape also serves as a screen, protecting the building from the region’s intense heat.

the house is located on a hilltop overlooking the valley below
image © cristobal palma / estudio palma (also main image)

the home is oriented around a swimming pool set within an expansive area of decking
image © cristobal palma / estudio palma

a lightweight and retractable fabric curtain surrounds the elevated upper level
image © cristobal palma / estudio palma

perched on piloti, the upper storey of the property cantilevers above the ground floor
image © cristobal palma / estudio palma

the dwelling offers expansive views across the surrounding landscape
image © cristobal palma / estudio palma

the fabric provides a stark visual contrast with the more permanent and physical structure
image © cristobal palma / estudio palma

images © cristobal palma / estudio palma

the drape also serves as a screen, protecting the building from the region’s intense heat
image © cristobal palma / estudio palma

‘toledo house’ illuminated at night
image © cristobal palma / estudio palma

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