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- Area: 180 m²
- Year: 2007
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Photographs:Roland Halbe, Leonardo Finotti
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Manufacturers: Aisanglass, Isover, Volcan
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Text description provided by the architects. The Raul House is a getaway house for the weekend, located in the hills surrounding the Aculeo Lagoon, 60 kilometeres from Santiago. It's for family use, developed in one level throughout a continuous space that gives amplitude and flexibility.
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The house is located in the side of a hill with a strong slope that allows excellent views 180º from east to west, with views to the lagoon and the Andes Mountains.
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It's rectangular plan includes a covered terrace to the north and east so the family can enjoy the views protected from the sun and rain in any season.
The low budget was a main issue so basic materials and technology were used in its construction. The structure uses concrete piles on its base, and a steel and wood structure for the rest. The interior was made with pinewood, using it on plywood boards and tables.
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The exterior of the house is dark so it can blend with the landscape, while the interior is white so the brightness increases.
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