The landscape?s horizon behaves as the limit between two spaces. Vertical lines expressed in solid geometric concrete structures are presented in a simple manner, indicating a timid balance between the full and the empty.  

© Pablo Casals Aguirre

Architects: RUIZSOLAR Arquitectos

Location: German Riesco 399, Zapallar, Región de Valparaíso, Chile

Architect In Charge: Matias Ruiz M

Area: 100.0 m2

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Pablo Casals Aguirre

Building Company: RUIZSOLAR Ltda.

Structural Calculation: Gerardo Fercovic M.

Lighting: Matias Ruiz M.

© Pablo Casals Aguirre

From the architect. The landscape?s horizon behaves as the limit between two spaces. Vertical lines expressed in solid geometric concrete structures are presented in a simple manner, indicating a timid balance between the full and the empty.  
© Pablo Casals Aguirre

Balance between the public and the private is the concept that guides the whole project?s program. Located in the north-central area of Chile, the project serves the purpose of being a shelter and place for observation of nature?s beauty. A two bedrooms, one restroom and lounge and kitchen space first floor, where its formal and spatial duality sets the stage for the physical expression of the chosen building materials and where reinforced concrete pillars and walls, connected via crystals are the ones in charge o...