Casa Pyr
The landscape and the territorial site for this project proved challenging. On one hand, the sun coming from behind the main lake view, an orientation that defines the architectural concept, and on the other hand, the proximity of the site to a forty-foot cliff. The house was designed according to these two conditions, as well as a conceptual inspiration with the poetic word: pyrite stone. This element is known as the “home stone” or fire stone. The house is conceived around a central staircase that connects the top of the land with the level of the lake. This interior staircase was built with the cubic geometric structure of the pyrite stone. This architectural response to all the challenges of the project resulted in a complex three-story volume that maintains a strong dialogue with the rock, the main material of the site. A condition that brings beauty and character to the structure.
Most recent built project by ©Cazú Zegers Arquitectura - December 2023 - all rights reserved
Casa Pyr
Architect Director: Cazú Zegers
Collaborative Architects: Francesca Fazzalari, Francisca Pereira, Carolina Wenzel, Joaquín Garín, Andrés Rengifo, Isabella Massa, Dominga Natho.
Lake Panguipulli, Región de los Ríos, Chile
Material: Madera, hormigón y metal
Typology: Family Lodge
2023
Structural Engineering: RK3 ingenieros calculistas
Interior Decoration: Carolina Delpiano, Pía Correa.
Lighting Design: Antonia Peón
Photography: Marcos Zegers
Landscape design: Camila Tironi
Casa Pyr
2023Casa Pyr has been published in the December edition of Wallpaper Magazine in the Architecture section. With an article by Jonathan Bell: "Above, the complex wooden staircase, which weaves in and out of the floor plan, connects all three levels of the house, and was inspired by the geometry of fire and flames. It is clad in lightly whitewashed pine, to enhance the natural light" (published Nov 7th 2024 ©Wallpaper)