Designed by the Chilean architectural firm Pezo von Ellrichshausen, the Lima House sits perched on the cliffs of Los Vilos, Chile. This concrete residence, custom-made for a retired couple, features a stunning pink concrete facade that seamlessly blends with the surrounding natural environment, exuding a timeless elegance.
The exterior of this residence is imbued with a misty rose hue, allowing it to showcase different characteristics under changing daylight, emphasizing the architect's focus on material texture. While the overall design appears to be a simple rectangle, the soft corners add a layer of depth to the space, seamlessly connecting the interior and exterior landscapes through various openings.
The layout design of the house is cleverly crafted, with some rooms facing the pool while others boast views of vineyards and distant mountains, creating intermingling living spaces. The open living area, through its rhythmic spatial design, blurs the lines between private and public domains, allowing each room to bask in high-quality natural light and creating a dynamic visual effect that evolves with time.
The architect likens this floor plan to The fictional encounter between the letters T and U., emphasizing the interaction between straight lines and curves. The residence stretches from east to west, arranged to adapt to the changing sunlight, with its openings designed to maintain privacy while also connecting to the external views.
The private space is separated by folding glass doors, and the interior walls are clad in reclaimed wood, showcasing the texture of the wood grain as it merges with the concrete. All these design details are a testament to Pezo von Ellrichshausen's ongoing exploration of concrete architecture in Chile.
