The house is located in La Barra, a region characterized by rugged terrain that offered us an exceptional location, elevated enough to provide sea and mountain views practically from the street. The 357 m² plot has a distinctive shape defined by vertices pointing to the north and south, meeting at a right angle to the east, while in the west, they gently merge in a curve that offers us a panoramic view of almost 180° of the sea.



The building's geometry adapts to the shape of the land; two circles with the same radius were projected to intersect in such a way that the center of one coincides with the development of the other. Inscribed within them are two squares that house most of the functional areas.

The choice of materials is based on the importance of using local elements crafted by the community. The sea, sand, and vegetation were the main sources of inspiration when selecting the materials that make up this project. The blue tones of rustic concrete evoke the sea, while the arches recall the waves breaking on the sand-colored chukum floors and walls. The macuil wood of the screens rises like a forest protecting from the sun.





In summary, this project stems from a reflection on the impact of buildings on their surroundings. The flow of the wind and its influence on the sea currents dictated the permeability of the building, harnessing these currents to ensure greater energy efficiency while providing its residents with an exceptional refuge in complete harmony with the landscape.

Photography Cesar Belio, Marco Davalos

Architecture Estudio Carroll