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Cuatro Aguas: Redefining Traditional Chilean Homes

Modern courtyard with transparent walls blending indoor and outdoor spaces.

Cuatro Aguas, designed by DX Arquitectos, is an architectural marvel in Chile’s sunny Chicureo valley. Completed in 2015, this house blends a massive single-volume design with four unique roof slopes, creating a stunning water courtyard. Traditional design elements, including large Chilean clay tiles and thick brick walls, offer a cool retreat in the harsh Chicureo heat. Moving away from the typical “Chilean House” style, Cuatro Aguas stands as a testament to innovative yet traditional architecture.

Casa la Chinita: A Circular Vision in Chile’s Desert Oasis

Modern wooden house with large glass doors surrounded by native plants.

Discover Casa la Chinita in Chile’s IV Region, a retreat designed in 2021 by DX Arquitectos. This vacation house beautifully blurs the lines between inside and out, inspired by unity and the surrounding wild Pacific. Its central terrace and cleverly hidden intimate spaces create a unique experience, harmonizing with the natural elements of the Atacama Desert gateway.

FLD House: A Fusion of Wood and Concrete

FLD House: A Fusion of Wood and Concrete

In Santiago’s Andean foothills, FLD House by 57STUDIO combines concrete and wood in a unique single-story design. Located in Las Condes, Chile, the 2016-built house features intersecting wings that adapt to the slope, creating sun-protected patios and light-filled rooms. This architectural blend harmoniously balances the robustness of concrete with the lightness of radiata pine wood.

Casa Prat-Valdés: A Suspended Sanctuary in Matanzas

Casa Prat-Valdés: A Suspended Sanctuary in Matanzas

Immerse yourself in the innovative design of Casa Prat-Valdés, a minimalist retreat in Matanzas, Chile. Created by ERRE Arquitectos in 2021, this architectural marvel boasts a unique suspended structure offering enchanting coastal views. Coupled with cleverly designed exteriors and a harmonious interior layout, the house embodies a seamless blend of style, function, and nature’s beauty.

Luna House: Redefining Concrete Architecture in Yungay

Luna House: Redefining Concrete Architecture in Yungay

Welcome to Luna House – a unique fusion of concrete design and natural splendor nestled at the foot of the Andes Mountains in Yungay, Chile. This isn’t just a house, it’s an architectural masterpiece. Designed by Pezo Von Ellrichshausen in 2022, Luna House challenges the definition of living spaces by blurring the lines between work and home, indoors and outdoors.

Composed of twelve distinct blocks separated by seismic joints, this extraordinary structure resembles both a cloister and a museum, expanding the boundaries of traditional residential architecture. The property features four breathtaking courtyards, each providing a unique sensory experience, from tranquil flower gardens to a serene pond surrounded by old trees. The name Luna House is derived from the largest courtyard, which matches the size of a traditional Chilean bullring or ‘medialuna.’ Discover the remarkable design and the intimate spaces of Luna House, where the stunning backdrop of the Andes Mountains meets innovative architectural design.

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