UNarquitectura elevates the quebrada house above chilean creek
the living room features an entirely glass wall which opens toward a view of the forest context, producing a visually arboreal experience.
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
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