Year: 2015
Architects: Juan Tohme
Client: Private / Privado
Location: Zámbiza, Ecuador
Photography: Juan Tohme
Text: Juan Tohme
This contemporary minimal dwelling is subtly placed within a natural setting, elevated on metal stilts to minimize site impact and enhance passive ventilation. Its pure, compact form, clad in vertical wood, establishes a direct dialogue with the landscape, while strategically placed openings frame views and invite natural light. Inside, the ambiance is serene, with a neutral palette and built-in furniture that maximizes space. The kitchen, both bright and functional, opens to the outside, merging experience and efficiency. This prototype blends sober design, sustainability, and a strong sense of dwelling—proving that the essential, when well designed, can be deeply livable.
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