A photo of a modern house surrounded by a cactus plants.

Architecture: Raimundo Anguita Arquitecto
Photography: Raimundo Anguita

The house is located on an urban plot of 800 m2 (20 m x 40 m approximately). As a priority, the design of a compact house with a simple and easy-to-live distribution is sought, the order contemplates at least leaving half of the land as a garden. For this reason, it is decided to develop a house on 3 levels.

The first floor contains all the common enclosures, being a very transparent level towards the garden and the terrace. The kitchen is considered as a very important place in the house where the family spends most of their time. The terrace is located in such a way that it is complemented with the Living-Dining room and kitchen.

At this level there is a study that should have the flexibility to be part of the house and eventually be able to close to receive people without hindering the operation and privacy of the house, this is achieved with a sliding door that separates the entrance hall from the rest of the house. On the second floor are all the bedrooms, it is a more private level and closed to the outside, has a very functional layout, and seeks to have a good sun and view, orienting the bedrooms to the north and east.

On the third floor is the family room, a place for games and recreation. Being between two large terraces where you can have a great view of the Andes and the city. The use of wood (heat-treated), glass, and metal predominates in the house.

A little house with a straightforward and practical layout is desired.
A little house with a straightforward and practical layout is desired.
The plan calls for keeping a garden on at least half of the property.
The plan calls for keeping a garden on at least half of the property.
It is determined to build a house with three stories for this purpose.
It is determined to build a house with three stories for this purpose.
All of the common enclosures are located on the first floor, which also has a great view of the terrace and garden.
All of the common enclosures are located on the first floor, which also has a great view of the terrace and garden.
The kitchen, where the family spends the majority of their time, is seen as a highly vital room in the home.
The kitchen, where the family spends the majority of their time, is seen as a highly vital room in the home.
The living-dining area and kitchen are situated such that they complement the terrace.
The living-dining area and kitchen are situated such that they complement the terrace.
All of the bedrooms are located on the second floor, which is a more secluded area that is closed off from the outside.
All of the bedrooms are located on the second floor, which is a more secluded area that is closed off from the outside.
The family room, a space for games and entertainment, is located on the third floor.
The family room, a space for games and entertainment, is located on the third floor.
Being situated between two sizable terraces from which you can see a lot of the city.
Being situated between two sizable terraces from which you can see a lot of the city.
The entrance hall is kept isolated from the rest of the house by a sliding door in the house.
The entrance hall is kept isolated from the rest of the house by a sliding door in the house.
The house mostly consists of heat-treated wood, glass, and metal.
The house mostly consists of heat-treated wood, glass, and metal.
Has a very practical design and aims for good sun and a view.
Has a very practical design and aims for good sun and a view.
In this picture, the front view of the house's layout can be seen.
In this picture, the front view of the house’s layout can be seen.

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