Un Patio House is a beautiful retreat embraced by forest located in Villarrica, Chile, designed in 2021 by Lucas Maino Fernandez.
Description
The house is located in Molco at the foot of the northern slopes of the Villarrica volcano in Chile. Between the mountain range and the lake of the same name, the terrain is characterized by its dense and young vegetation and difficult access. Among the main species that stand out in the place are native renewals and ferns that humidify the environment.
Given the conditions of the terrain, one of the main challenges of the project was its placement. The characteristic denseness of the forest establishes complex problems in relation to issues of protection of native species, sunlight, and accessibility. Due to this, the decisions of the project are proposed with simple and clear gestures.
In accordance with these ideas, the central operation of the proposal is to create an interior void, with the purpose of enhancing a portion of the forest, framing the context of the sector, and integrating the existing vegetation into the house. This elemental intention introduces this natural element to the project from the center, and not only from the perimeter, as it would have with a closed volume.
Key concepts for the project are established regarding the contrast between the built space and nature. These are the words ?amid? and ?continuity?. The common areas of the house (living room, dining room, and kitchen) are located betw...
