Casa Mirador by AR+C
The project is residence house of 140 m2 (1,507 ft2) located in Guayllabamba, Ecuador. The house is conceived as a continuation of nature to which is embedded inside the mountain. This green platform allows the preservation of a lookout site prior to constructions.
A perimeter contention wall composes the primary structure. An air chamber allows having a thermal comfort inside and protects from humidity.
The structure was calculated to resist about 20 cm (8 in) of vegetation on deck. Open skylights allow cross-ventilation and communication from the house to the deck.
The House Design Project Information:
- Project Name: Casa Mirador
- Location: Guayllabamba, Quito Canton, Ecuador
- Type: Modern House
- Area: 160 m²
- Designed by: AR+C
- Project Year: 2013
Photos by: AR+C & Lorena Darquea
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