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Wind House / Pablo Larroulet + blaq arquitectos

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Pichilemu, Chile
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  2906 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Macarena Whittle
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Masisa, Coral Clay
  • Lead Architects: Pablo Larroulet, Benjamin Litvak
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© Macarena Whittle

Text description provided by the architects. The strong winds that characterize the coastal zone of Chile's central coast inspired the design of this house.

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© Macarena Whittle
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Plan - Site

Located 15 minutes from Punta de Lobos, in the commune of Pichilemu, the house is nestled in a natural setting, just a few meters from the beach. Positioned at the highest point of the site, it dominates the landscape with sweeping views of the ocean, aligning with the north—a privileged orientation in the southern hemisphere that allows natural light to enter year-round.

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© Macarena Whittle

This northern openness presented a challenge: facing the intense prevailing southern winds, known locally as the "surazo."

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© Macarena Whittle

The duality between connecting with the views and protecting against the wind defined the key design strategies. Through its sinuous form, the house not only softens the wind's passage but integrates into its movement, naturally deflecting its flow to protect the interior. In this way, the house becomes the wind itself, blending seamlessly with the landscape through organic shapes that subtly emerge from the hilltop without altering it.

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© Macarena Whittle

From above, the floor plan unfolds like two extended wings that intertwine at a sheltered center, where the program develops. From the horizon, these wings seem to rise gently from the sloping terrain, creating a haven of calm and contemplation.

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Plan

The house stretches across the entire site, with its main access located on the southern façade, orienting views toward the sea. The main circulation follows an east-west axis, distributing communal spaces—such as the kitchen, living room, and workshops—in the eastern wing, while private areas—two children's bedrooms, a guest room, and the master bedroom—are arranged around a family room in the western wing, which connects and articulates the spaces.

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© Macarena Whittle
Wind House / Pablo Larroulet + blaq arquitectos - Interior Photography, Balcony, Patio
© Macarena Whittle

Both wings converge through a central courtyard open to the north, eliminating the need for dark hallways. This space illuminates the entire house and allows movement through it always accompanied by views of the Pacific Ocean.

Wind House / Pablo Larroulet + blaq arquitectos - Interior Photography, Wood, Table, Chair
© Macarena Whittle
Wind House / Pablo Larroulet + blaq arquitectos - Interior Photography, Dining room, Wood, Chair, Beam
© Macarena Whittle

The cladding was designed to provide visual continuity across the façade, using pinewood harvested from the trees surrounding the site. Its natural tone blends with the low vegetation and grasses of the area. The vertical and spaced arrangement of the boards creates a semi-permeable quality, slowing the wind's acceleration and producing an interplay of light and shadow.

Wind House / Pablo Larroulet + blaq arquitectos - Interior Photography, Dining room, Wood, Table, Chair
© Macarena Whittle

Designed as a primary residence for a young family, The House in the Wind promotes open spaces, fosters interaction, and establishes an intimate connection with nature.

Wind House / Pablo Larroulet + blaq arquitectos - Interior Photography, Bedroom, Bed
© Macarena Whittle

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