Guillermo Acuña Designs Disassemblable Forest House in Chile
Guillermo Acuña Arquitectos Asociados (ACAA) has completed La Invernadera, a temporary house in the forest near Curicó, Chile. The structure is designed to be easily disassembled and relocated. It uses three materials—Chilean laminated pine, polycarbonate, and a net—representing trees, leaves, and light. The wooden frame is covered with polycarbonate and a protective net. Polycarbonate allows views of the forest and makes the house glow like a lantern at night. Built on a slope with stilts, the 54-square-meter house has three floors: ground floor with living room, bathroom, and bedroom with terrace; upper floors as relaxation areas with large cushions.
Key facts
- La Invernadera is located near Curicó in the province of Curicó, south of Santiago, Chile.
- The house was designed by Guillermo Acuña Arquitectos Asociados (ACAA).
- It is not a permanent dwelling and can be disassembled and rebuilt elsewhere.
- Three materials are used: Chilean laminated pine, polycarbonate, and a net.
- The polycarbonate surface allows views of the surrounding nature and makes the house glow at night.
- The house is built on a slope using stilts.
- It covers 54 square meters and is divided into three floors.
- The ground floor includes a living room, bathroom, and bedroom with terrace.
Entities
Artists
- Guillermo Acuña
Institutions
- Guillermo Acuña Arquitectos Asociados (ACAA)
Locations
- Chile
- Curicó
- Santiago
- province of Curicó