The Calfuco Refuge, designed by Tomás de Iruarrizaga, is a 50-square-meter structure in Chile's Valdivian rainforest. It features a slender, vertical prism form elevated on concrete supports. This design minimizes ground contact and preserves the forest's integrity while maximizing interior volume and ensuring natural light floods the interior. The project serves both as a sanctuary and a statement, redefining the concept of a holiday retreat in an environmentally sensitive manner. Its foundation protects against moisture and maintains natural ecosystem dynamics.
The Calfuco Refuge is a 50-square-meter architectural project designed with environmental sensitivity, showcasing a slender tower that elevates above the forest floor.
The concrete pillar foundation elevates the structure, preserves natural drainage, and minimizes environmental impact, allowing the cabin to coexist with sensitive ecosystems.
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