Loft spaces are always a beautiful addition to any property, and this Chilean built loft is a nice little contemporary gem tucked away into the lush hills of the countryside. Titled “Lo Curro,” this Matias Silva built home is built of concrete block, wood and steel. The home itself is 1,500 square feet with an expansive…
Vacationing at a South American retreat where the landscape and even the mountain inspired accommodations feel like an intense dream is truly a sight. The Nature Reserve of Huilo-Huilo in Chile plays host to an amazing “Magic Mountain” lodge that you’d almost rather sleep outside of just to enjoy the view. This rustic lodge was built…
This amazing residence was built after the Chilean earthquake hit Concepción in 2010, so a large majority of its great design is based on the reinforced concrete and steel structure that isn’t seen (but rather felt). Pezo von Ellrichshausen created this amazing four level home that features all around glazing and metal on the facade. One…
Stargazing out in the desert is a great time if astrology is your thing. What makes the Elqui Domos hotel a great place is that the accommodations don’t include camping. You can have your stars and sleep in an actual room, too. Each dome shaped, canvas stretched room has a unique “skylight” type cutout to enjoy…
South America is full of some of the most gorgeous beaches that the world knows, and some great contemporary architecture. This amazing space designed by Architect Mathias Klotz takes full advantage of ocean views and a steep sloping hill that cascades down to the Pacific Ocean. Located in Chile, The Casa 11 Mujeres (or “11 Women…
Located on the rugged terrain of the Chilean coast, this home built by Ricardo Torrejon Schellhorn is a beautiful juxtaposition of so many geometries and angles. Not only that, but a huge functionality hurdle included the use of intimate family time and an “intense social life.” As described, the sections of this expansive space were divided…
South American beaches are the epitome of getaway locales, and 01ARQ Architecture has the dream home to go along with the dreamy vacation you’ve been waiting for. “Casa W” is a great escape complete with all of the lounge type furniture complete with mile long views of the water. An outdoor firepit extends in the ‘courtyard’…
James and Mau Architects came up with an original idea for a prefab home years ago, and the duo has created the “Manifesto House” out of sustainable materials and wooden pallets in a very successful attempt at being green. Built in Chile by Infiniski, this house is dedicated to a cleaner and greener future with the…
This stunning beauty of a home is located in the woodsy area of Lagos Ranco, in Chile. Designed by elton+léniz arquitectos asociados, the long and sprawling residence is a peaceful retreat within the trees. With a total area of almost 6500 square feet, this project features its own bridge to connect various parts of the home…
Architects Rodrigo Duque Motta are behind the 2011 renovation of a small site called ‘Elqui Domo’ with a few cabin style hotel rooms in the Valle Del Elqui in Chile. The land that the project is situated on is in between the Andes Mountains, making for some amazing weather and night sky views for astronomy. So…