white 'o' by toyo ito

japanese architect toyo ito has designed the white o house located in marbella, chile.
the house and site are composed together as a single continuous space, flowing along
a spiral movement path, and centered on a partially enclosed garden. the approach to
the house rises along the natural line of the slope, drawing visitors toward the rear of
the site. within the inner garden, the slope becomes continuous with the floor of
the house, and then flows around and up to the more private areas of the house.
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white 'o' top view


'white o' courtyard


'white o' garden


'white o' interior

all images by nicholas saieh associate editor archdaily

architect: toyo ito & associates, architects
location: marbella, chile
local architect: christian de groote
project area: 370 sqm
project year: 2009