Casa Gaviota by SAA Arquitectura + Territorio: A 175 m² Residence in Puerto Varas, Chile

SAA Arquitectura + Territorio has completed Casa Gaviota, a 175 m² residential project in Puerto Varas, Chile, finished in 2023. The house is situated at the eastern end of Lake Rupanco, within a humid temperate forest of high canopy in southern Chile, composed of centennial ulmos, tepas, and arrayanes, along with dense undergrowth and a living network of biodiversity. The design team, led by architect Sergio Araneda Maiz, includes Sebastian Guerrero and Melissa Thomas, with structural engineering by Alberto Ramirez. The project falls under the categories of Residential Architecture, Houses, and Residential Interiors. Photography is by Sergio Araneda Maiz. Curated by Valentina Díaz. The project description, submitted by the team, states that inhabiting is not occupying a place but establishing a conscious relationship with it. The original version is available in English.