The Casa Pastizal by Diez + Müller Arquitectos emerges from the rugged Andean terrain as a sculptural yet harmonious extension of its environment. Situated at 3,200 m above sea level, this fragmented concrete volume both sinks into and lifts itself above a gently modeled topography
Designed by A1 Arquitectura Avanzada, the Hidden Stone House explores a new path for sustainable living by blending nature and architecture through biomimetic design. Located among endemic trees, the project respects the natural environment, using it as both inspiration and partner in creating a living space that is efficient, sensory-rich, and in balance with its ecosystem.
The project is located in Shimpali, belonging to the Nabon canton in the Azuay province. In a lush pine forest, an isolated and natural space of high environmental value. This led the project to respect the existing trees on the site
We designed a reinforced concrete platform extending towards the existing trees, accompanied by gray rocks that delicately float, approaching the mountain to form three courtyards.
The project was conceived with the idea of being situated among various endemic trees on the site. One of the fundamental strategies applied is to position itself “among the trees” and to respect the existing nature.
The house is located in the parish of Perucho, in the Metropolitan District of Quito. It seeks to be a refuge from urban life that allows its owner to connect with nature, as it is located in a rural environment surrounded by mountains and vegetation.
The House Among Gardens is a 280m2 residence located in the Cumbayá Valley, 20 minutes from Quito. As a concept, the typology of a single-family home is decomposed and formed from a grid of eight modules, four built and four open.
Magnolia House is an alternative response to the common housing enclave. It seeks to understand it from the perspective of a series of spaces that are inhabited by a family, rather than from the perspective of an architectural element.
