Refugio La Parva / elton+léniz arquitectos asociados

Refugio La Parva / elton+léniz arquitectos asociados - Windows, BeamRefugio La Parva / elton+léniz arquitectos asociados - Facade, Beam, WindowsRefugio La Parva / elton+léniz arquitectos asociados - Table, Countertop, Kitchen, ChairRefugio La Parva / elton+léniz arquitectos asociados - Table, Windows, Chair, BedroomRefugio La Parva / elton+léniz arquitectos asociados - More Images+ 8

Santiago, Chile
  • Architects: elton_léniz
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  75
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2011
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Natalia Vial

Text description provided by the architects. Under the existing house is needed to build a shelter.

Refugio La Parva / elton+léniz arquitectos asociados - Windows, Handrail, Deck
© Natalia Vial

Regulations and customer needs only allows a less risky operation, the existing building has to be suspended and diged under it to accommodate an apartment of 90 m2.

Refugio La Parva / elton+léniz arquitectos asociados - Windows
© Natalia Vial

The shelter is then defined in perimeters, divisions and slabs of concrete and a facade with windows that recognize a terrace and views of Santiago.

Refugio La Parva / elton+léniz arquitectos asociados - Image 8 of 13
© Natalia Vial

The interior is coated with wood which hides the insulation and supports the natural lighting of the west front through some skylights in the areas with bigger depth.

Refugio La Parva / elton+léniz arquitectos asociados - Countertop, Table, Kitchen, Lighting
© Natalia Vial

The design focuses on reconciling the construction of a floor socket to enable independent living of the two resulting units. The plinth is the base and the new topography of the house A.

Planta

The proposed language relates to the construction of stone walls and foundations. It is interesting to articulate both constructions in the unit and the contrast of its proportions. 

Corte

Project gallery

See allShow less
About this office
Cite: "Refugio La Parva / elton+léniz arquitectos asociados" 16 Aug 2012. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/263532/refugio-la-parva-eltonleniz-arquitectos-asociados> ISSN 0719-8884

You've started following your first account!

Did you know?

You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.