UNarquitectura elevates the quebrada house above chilean creek

UNarquitectura elevates the quebrada house above chilean creek
photo by natalia vial
all images courtesy of UNarquitectura

designed by UNarquitectura, the ‘quebrada house’ is located along a creek near curacaví, chile, and elevated by diagonally slanting pilotis. it is accessed by a long bridge walkway, with trees that rise through its deck. the residence can be distinguished by a break through its center, which creates a larger and smaller section on either side. this arrangement is a response to the landscape’s slope, and serves to differentiate between private and public spaces within the overall interior volume. the living room features an entirely glass wall which opens toward a view of the forest context, producing a visually arboreal experience.

the dwelling is accessed by a long elevated walkway
photo by natalia vial

the living room features an entirely glass wall which opens toward a view of the forest context
photo by natalia vial

the visually arboreal living experience is contrasted by largely white interiors
photo by natalia vial

photo by natalia vial

the structure is clad in black-painted pine
photo by natalia vial

existing trees break through the wood deck
photo by natalia vial

the usage of pilotis reduces the impact on the existing landscape
photo by natalia vial

floor plan

elevation: the residence can be distinguished by a break through its center, which creates a larger and smaller section on either side

project info:

location: curacaví, santiago metropolitan region, chile
year: 2013
project area: 40 sqm
structure and cladding material: pine wood
architects: alejandro urrutia, juan pablo nazar

builder: manuel rebolledo
photography: natalia vial