"Ecuador-based studio Taller General completes a residential project, La Miradora, in the rural landscape of Machachi. The home is sited at 3,403 meters above sea level within the Páramo ecosystem, a tropical wetland of the Andes. Perched along the highest point of its elongated plot, the dwelling opens broadly outward to overlook a steep ravine, with the expansive and fragile landscape backdropped by meadows and volcanoes on the horizon."
"The siting responds to the land's natural slope, allowing the structure to open toward the views while organizing its interior in two distinct levels. The upper floor contains the main living spaces for a couple, while the lower level - smaller due to the terrain - accommodates visiting family members. A loft on the upper floor faces north and south, framing the nearest volcanoes."
La Miradora sits at 3,403 meters in Machachi within the páramo, perched at the highest point of an elongated plot to overlook a steep ravine and distant volcanoes. The design follows the land's slope with two levels: an upper floor for daily living and a smaller lower level for visiting family. A north-south loft frames the nearest volcanoes. Wide windows admit light and cross-ventilation. A covered exterior ramp provides sheltered access and sequences views. Ecological systems include solar panels and staged grey and black water treatment with grease traps and a biodigester to reduce environmental impact.
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