Located in Zapallar, Chile, the ACFA House is designed by Estudio Alto. This 450-square meter house embodies the principles of geometry rather than conventional architecture, where circular spaces foster connection. Bathed in sunlight through large windows, the residence feels flexible depending on the number of inhabitants.
Tiny Auro is a remarkable cabin conceived by Trawa Arquitectos, situated in Puerto Varas, Chile. Finished in 2024, this distinctive edifice encourages individuals to disconnect from the chaos of everyday life and reconnect with the great outdoors. Positioned between the breathtaking Calbuco volcano and the peaceful banks of Lake Llanquihue, this haven pays tribute to the allure of the Lakes Region.
Casa MM is a house located on the northern shore of a lake in southern Chile. Designed by architect Benjamin Goñi in 2023, the residence accords to a slope and encompasses native trees, ultimately providing sweeping views of volcanoes, the lake and the vegetation. The project places half of the house on the land and the other half on stilts, with the exterior portion covered entirely in larch shingles.
The Casa Canal by Daiber & Aceituno Architects is a wooden house in Frutillar, Chile. Its design focuses on functionality, sustainability, and connecting with the rural landscape. The project features two main volumes, separated by a corridor, that distinctively divide the social and private areas. Key elements include a covered patio and an efficient rainwater-collecting roof.
Emphasising austerity and adaptability, the house embraces its surroundings while providing a versatile living space.
Chilean studio Juan Carlos Sabbagh Arquitectos completed a glass house situated in a deciduous forest in Curicó, Chile. Designed in 2023, the project, dubbed Greenhouse, features wooden construction and was intended to immerse occupants in the surrounding environment.
Casa Duna, designed by WHALE!, is a dunelike house set on a flat terrain in the town of Tunquén, Chile. Arranged around linear gardens, the house inverts its geometry, with windows and balconies sitting within the interior, leaving the exterior largely unadorned.
Iván Bravo Arquitectos‘ Humo House in Futrono, Chile, is a captivating exercise in domestic dichotomies. This 2022 house, commissioned a decade ago, is the first time the clients, a couple who have never lived together, will share a roof.
Situated in a natural clearing by a lake, the 11m-cubed structure features a split-facade design that balances public and private spaces, blending seamlessly with its picturesque surroundings.
Gonzalo Iturriaga Arquitectos‘ latest residential masterpiece, El Montañes, is a stunning example of contemporary design seamlessly blending with Chile’s rugged natural landscape. Nestled on the slopes of Cerro del Cobre in San Esteban, this single-family house showcases a unique architectural approach that embraces the site’s challenging terrain.
Composed of concrete walls, metal profiles, and heat-treated wood, the structure appears to float above the rocky terrain, creating a harmonious dialogue between the built and natural environments.