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A central structural element was covered in plywood Clad in corrugated black metal with minimal overhangs, the would-be parallel gables are canted inward to form a jagged central courtyard and redirect interior views across a terrace and through a clearing.
The holiday home features native oak cladding and faceted roofs "In search of a relationship with the site, native woods were used hualle oak for the exterior and interior cladding, and coige for the furniture doors in the common areas," said Santiago-based Hebra Arquitectos. Sleeping space was maximised in the guest rooms.
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Izquierdo Lehmann has designed a round lakeside house near Lago Ranco in southern Chile that is wrapped in glass with a series of wood-clad boxes projecting from its sides. A window above the bed holds the triangular truss However, modular construction methods helped to maintain a sense of cohesion on the exterior.
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The ground level of the rectangular stadium is enclosed with light-grey masonry and glass The ground level of the rectangular stadium is enclosed with light-grey masonry and glass that allow views both into and out of the venue.
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Along with curling exterior walls that span the length of the houses's perimeter, they were created using a technique in which concrete is poured slowly into fabric formwork supported by a plywood rib structure. "The They are fluted at the base before extending upwards into an expansive "lilypad" shape.
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