This Forest Home in Chile Is Elevated to Float Among the Trees
In the Los Ríos region, Hebra Arquitectos perches an H-shaped house on pillars to make its interior feel like a tree house.
In the Los Ríos region, Hebra Arquitectos perches an H-shaped house on pillars to make its interior feel like a tree house.
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Nestled in a dense, native forest in southern Chile’s Los Ríos region, this dwelling by Hebra Arquitectos is designed to immerse the homeowners in the surrounding woods—a bit like a tree house.
The H-shaped structure separates the living and sleeping areas while allowing natural light to reach the center of the plan.
Photo: Simón Pérez
The couple—a psychologist and a sculptor—initially commissioned the project as a vacation house while they were living in Santiago during the height of the pandemic. When they realized that they could continue working remotely, they decided to make it their full-time home.
The Roble Huacho House’s upper level provides views of the surrounding forest.
Simón Pérez
Glass doors slide open to create seamless transitions between the interior and exterior living areas.
Simón Pérez
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