House on the eastern slope of Quebrada El Maqui, a rural town in the Chilean Coastal Range. This geographical area is part of a protected area, - Campana Peñuelas -; Biosphere Reserve, an area of high value and ecological interest, with various ecosystems that coexist there.
Twenty minutes away is the town of Olmué, recognized for its Chilean charm and traditions, which has supermarkets and other stores for daily needs.
Santiago is less than 100 kilometers away and Viña del Mar is only 50 kilometers.
el maqui house – sustainably designed by the group of chilean architects gitc, built on a 10.500 sqm plot, made with noble materials native to the area.
first floor:
the fully equipped american kitchen, integrated with the living room and dining room, all share a double-height space.
second floor:
3 bedrooms, 2 en suites each with views of the garden and the valley, plus a full bathroom.
exterior:
garden formed with native trees
several platforms project onto the surrounding garden with native and fruit trees, along with a koi fishpond that nurtures the vegetation and supports the local ecosystem.
the pool area has a sauna, jacuzzi, hot tub, and dressing room.
greenhouses, gym, laundry facility, and workshop.
specs:
constructed of reinforced concrete, and steel and covered with wood.
covered parking for 4 vehicles.
solar panels.
water treatment plant (pool does not use chemicals).
3 wells with water rights.
vision: the house was built on an eroded hillside and in which no vegetation grew to avoid destroying any part of the landscape with the project′s construction. that created the opportunity to regenerate the local flora and fauna. with the aim of not alter ing the rich native ecosystem of the place and incorporating water as the protagonist of the garden with a water treatment and reuse system, an oasis was created in quebrada el maqui
