@renovation, @transformation, @repair
Built
Renovation, Retrofit
Residential
Panguipulli Lake, Los Lagos Region, Chile
16 months
8 months
7500 m²
380 m²
2022
2023
Claudio Torres, Constructores, Teresa
Celullose insulation, local natural stone
A compact off-grid mountain retreat built from local materials
A compact off-grid mountain retreat built from local materials
Designed as a 70 m² cabin at the base of the Andes, the project offers a warm, practical refuge for mountain visitors. The design works entirely with locally available materials, adjusting dimensions to minimise waste, cost, and labour. Quick assembly and robust detailing ensure it will withstand diverse and intensive use over time while maintaining its condition.
Guided by passive design principles, the off-grid cabin provides a cosy, enduring space that connects directly to its dramatic surroundings. Currently in design, the project balances simplicity, resilience, and comfort in a remote setting.
Designed as a 70 m² cabin at the base of the Andes, the project offers a warm, practical refuge for mountain visitors. The design works entirely with locally available materials, adjusting dimensions to minimise waste, cost, and labour. Quick assembly and robust detailing ensure it will withstand diverse and intensive use over time while maintaining its condition.
Guided by passive design principles, the off-grid cabin provides a cosy, enduring space that connects directly to its dramatic surroundings. Currently in design, the project balances simplicity, resilience, and comfort in a remote setting.
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@renovation, @transformation, @repair
Built
Renovation, Retrofit
Residential
Panguipulli Lake, Los Lagos Region, Chile
16 months
8 months
7500 m²
380 m²
2022
2023
Claudio Torres, Constructores, Teresa
Celullose insulation, local natural stone

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