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Sunday 26 December 2021

Casa S is an amoeba-shaped home on the coast of Chile

A concrete podium topped with a sculptural, glazed volume forms Casa S, a cliffside Chilean house by architecture firms Gubbins Polidura Arquitectos and Más Arquitectos.

The project is located in Punta Pite, a community that sits between the beach towns of Zapallar and Papudo on the Chilean coast. As indicated by its name – punta is Spanish for tip – the site juts out into the sea.

Santiago firms Gubbins Polidura Arquitectos and Más Arquitectos were tasked with designing a second home for a couple with three children.

Their design was heavily influenced by the client’s unique property, which is almost 100 metres long and has a steep, rocky drop of 20 metres.

Amoeba-shaped design — The structure is shaped like an amoeba

"One of the main objectives of the project was to create a horizontal plane – a large podium that allows for habitation and highlights the strength of the landscape, the view of the sea and the sunset," the team said.

The two-level Casa S consists of a V-shaped, concrete podium topped with a glazed, amoeba-shaped volume.

Rounded structure — The house is embedded into the site

The podium is embedded in the site, making it barely visible from certain vantage points.

"This reduces the image of a large house in the landscape," the team said. "When you are in the pavilion on the upper floor, the rest of the house disappears."

Casa S sea views — Casa S features views of the surrounding coastline

Within the 420-square-metre dwelling, there is a clear division between public and private areas.

"The idea of the proposal was to separate the public and private programs into two pieces arranged one on top of the other, relating both levels to the landscape," the team said.

Upstairs one finds the kitchen, dining area and living room. Each occupies a circular room with a sunken central portion.

Floor-to-ceiling glass enables the rooms to feel integrated with the natural terrain. Granite flooring continues outdoors, further helping the interior merge with the landscape.

At the heart of the ground level is a spiral staircase, which leads down to the sleeping area. One side holds a main suite, while the other encompasses three bedrooms.

Throughout the home, the team used a restrained palette of materials, including stone, wood and board-formed concrete. Stacked plywood boards form the stairs and dining furniture.

Chocolate-toned wood is found throughout the home

Given Chile’s high amount of seismic activity, the architects were mindful of earthquakes while designing the building. The upper portion consists of a concrete slab that rests on 21 steel columns.

"The height of the columns is the minimum, 230 centimetres, thus avoiding the possible deformation of the structure in the face of dynamic stress," the team said.

"This height enhances the horizontality of the enclosures, highlighting the views always towards the horizon."

Concrete podium — The podium is made of concrete

Other coastal dwellings in Chile include a pair of minimalist, timber-clad cabins by Croxatto and Opazo Architects, and a cliffside retreat by the late Chilean architect Cristián Boza that features a winding yellow wall and circular swimming pool.

The photography is by Cristobal Palma.

Project credits:

Architecture firms: Gubbins Polidura Arquitectos and Más Arquitectos
Architects: Antonio Polidura and Alex Brahm
Landscape: Juan Grimm
Architecture collaborator: Hernan Fournies
Project calculations: Alberto Maccioni
Construction: Daniel Alemparte
Lighting: Greene During Iluminacion and Luxia Lighting

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CF Møller Architects hides "invisible villa" in Norway under green roof

Danish studio CF Møller Architects has nestled a concrete villa into a shallow hill on a Norwegian farm, creating a pair of stepped terraces with views of the nearby Oslofjord.

Called Villa Aa, the building was designed for the family that owns the farm, who wanted a modern home and office while still respecting the nature and protected status of the site.

Aerial view of underground Villa Aa — CF Møller Architects has nestled a villa into farmland in Norway

CF Møller Architects responded by sinking the 375-square-metre villa into a gentle slope on the site, hiding it from view on approach under a green roof and creating a pair of stepped terraces on the opposite side.

"The villa's layout creates a flow and connection between formal and informal functions, and combines practicality and wellbeing," explained CF Møller Architects.

Aerial view of underground house — The house is hidden by a green roof

"A green roof on top of the villa acts itself as an upper terrace, [and] a lower terrace and garden include two water features," the studio continued.

"The result is, from the outside, an almost invisible villa snuggly fitted into the landscape with beautiful views towards the Oslo Fjord and defined areas for business and family life."

Terrace of Villa Aa — It is designed to be respectful to its farmland setting

Two sweeping concrete ramps at either side of the home cut beneath its grass-topped roof, which is dotted with skylights and punctured by a courtyard with an additional access stair.

Internally, the layout and material treatments of Villa Aa are divided into a darker and intimate subterranean section on the north side, and a brighter and more exposed area to the south.

Swimming pool outside Villa Aa — A swimming pool features on the terrace outside

The ramp to the northwest leads into a corridor that is lined with smoked wood and runs along the north side of the home, where the office, bathroom and guest bedroom spaces are located.

In the brighter southern half of the plan are the three main bedrooms and a living, dining and kitchen area, which are enclosed by glass sliding doors that open onto the terraces.

In the brighter spaces, pale wood panelling and furniture contrast with the exposed concrete and steel columns supporting the home's roof.

Polished concrete floors extend out onto the terrace in an effort to "blur the boundaries between inside and outside".

Concrete courtyard in Villa Aa — There is a concrete courtyard with a staircase

With almost double the footprint of Villa Aa's interior, the terrace comprises an upper section with planted beds and seating areas, and a lower section where a rainwater pool and swimming pool evoke the water of the nearby fjord.

"The water in the pools reflects the sky and light in the same was as the fjord does, and appears as a visual connection to the open water," explained the studio.

Living room with sliding glass doors — The living room is lined with sliding glass doors

The dramatic landscape surrounding the Oslofjord is a popular location for villas and holiday homes. Recent projects in the area include a spruce-clad home set on the water's edge by Jon Danielsen Aarhus and a walker's cabin by Snøhetta.

Elsewhere, other recently completed houses that are buried into the surrounding landscape include Casa Aguacates in Mexico by Francisco Pardo and the NCaved home in Serifos by Mold Architects.

The photography is by Ivar Kaal.

Project credits:

Architect: CF Møller Architects
Landscape: Dronninga Landskap
Lighting design: Zenisk AS

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Ten bedrooms with elegant wood panelling for a cosy atmosphere

For our latest Dezeen lookbook we've collected 10 bedrooms from homes across the world, from a cabin in Finland to an apartment complex in Thailand, that all feature wood panelling.

Warm, polished wood panels add an organic feel to the starkest of interiors. In bedrooms, it can create a cosy, comforting vibe, and is also sturdier and more practical than wallpaper.

The wood used in these lookbooks ranges from dark oak creating a mid-century modern feel to lighter wooden panels that nod to Nordic interiors.

This is the latest roundup in our Dezeen Lookbooks series that provides visual inspiration for designers and design enthusiasts. Previous lookbooks include homes with exposed concrete, purple interiors and living rooms with statement rugs.

SRG House by Fox Johnston — Photography is by Anson Smart Photography

SRG House, Australia, by Fox Johnston

When local studio Fox Johnston renovated this modernist home in Sydney, it aimed to create a design interweaving the old and the new.

In the bedroom, dark wooden panels nod to mid-century modern interiors but a concrete ceiling and pale pastel-coloured textiles keep the space looking up to date. An abstract artwork and a slender black bedside lamp complete the interior.

Find out more about SRG House ›

Bedroom with wooden panelling — Photography is by Joe Fletcher

Moore House, US, by Woods + Dangaran

This mid-century residence in Los Angeles features large windows that open up to California's verdant climate. In the bedroom, the nature outside the windows is echoed inside through the use of green plants and teak finishes.

A classic rice lamp by Isamu Noguchi and a comfortable Eames lounge chair in black leather and wood match the wood panelling, which has black borders for a graphic feel.

Find out more about Moore House ›

Bedroom in Penthouse BV by Adjo Studio — Photography is by Renaat Nijs

Penthouse BV, Belgium, by Adjo Studio

Large wooden joinery elements were used to organise this penthouse apartment in Hasselt, Belgium, including a cherry-wood wall in the bedroom.

The rest of the interior of the room has been kept in neutral grey, white and brown hues, underlining the subtle luxury of the materials used.

Find out more about Penthouse BV ›

Walnut wall panelling — Photography is courtesy of Hôtel Madame Rêve

Hotel Madame Rêve, France, by Laurent Taïeb

A former post office near the Louvre museum in Paris was turned into a luxury hotel by hotelier Laurent Taïeb. Inspired by the motto "life must be golden", the colour scheme features rich, saturated hues of gold, tan and brown.

In the bedrooms, angled walnut wood panelling adds interesting patterns to the walls and matches the pale golden colours of the bed's headboard and throw.

Find out more about Hotel Madame Rêve ›

Wooden bedroom in Finnish cabin — Photography is by Marc Goodwin, Archmospheres

Niliaitta, Finland, by Studio Puisto

This black-painted cabin is raised on a single pillar in a Finnish national park. Inside, light wooden panels line almost every surface in a design that was intended to focus the eye on the views of the surrounding forest.

"The landscape that opens from this window intentionally dominates the rest, as the interior is done purposefully so that it would only serve as a neutral, blank canvas second to the nature outside," explained the studio.

Find out more about Niliaitta ›

Island Rest holiday home in Isle of Wight designed by Ström Architects — Photography is by Nick Hufton of Hufton + Crow

Island Rest, UK, by Ström Architects

Beams of blackened larch wood clad the exterior of the Island Rest holiday home on England's Isle of Wight. The wooden theme continues inside, where light panelling was used for both the floor and the walls of the bedroom.

A shiny golden bedside lamp, a knitted bed throw and an animal hide-rug add tactile interest and a more rustic feel to the smooth wooden interior.

Find out more about Island Rest ›

Balcones Residence by Clayton and Little — Photography is by Nick Simonite

Balcones Residence, US, by Clayton & Little

US studio Clayton & Little gave the 1950s Balcones Residence a meticulous renovation that kept its original brickwork and warm mahogany panelling.

Gleaming dark wood creates a snug feel in the bedroom, where it is complemented by a dark cork floor. Matching bedside tables and a Nelson Pear Wall Sconce by designer George Nelson make the space feel a little like a luxurious hotel room.

Find out more about Balcones Residence ›

House P by MDDM Studio — Photography is by Jonathan Leijonhufvud

House P, China, by MDDM Studio

The interior of House P in China is drenched in bright yellow hues, but the bedroom has been kept in more natural tones. The built-in bed nook is lined with ash wood to create a different atmosphere.

"As the house is playing with a very simple colour scheme, we wanted to give the master bedroom a more articulated and warm atmosphere," designer Momo Andrea Destro told Dezeen.

Find out more about House P ›

Lom Haijai by Studionomad — Photography is by Supee Juntranggur

Lom Haijai, Thailand, by Studionomad

This wooden apartment block in Bangkok by architecture practice Studionomad features trees growing through the louvres of its facade.

Its interiors continue the natural theme, with wood panel-lined bedrooms adjacent to terraced spaces. The dark wood contrasts against white walls, while green plants underline the organic feel.

Find out more about Lom Haijai ›

Wood-lined bedroom in Maine house — Photography is by Rob Karosis

Astor Residence, US, by SPAN Architecture

This remote retreat overlooks Western Bay on the Maine coast and features a garden informed by Chinese architecture.

Its guesthouse has a primary bedroom on the top floor of the house, which features a wraparound terrace and wood panelling. Local materials, including cedar and Douglas fir, were used throughout the house.

Main image is from Moore House by Joe Fletcher.

This is the latest in our series of lookbooks providing curated visual inspiration from Dezeen's image archive.

For more inspiration see previous lookbooks showcasing texture-heavy restaurant interiors, living rooms with statement rugs and homes with exposed concrete blockwork.

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This week architects paid tribute to high-tech pioneer Richard Rogers

This week on Dezeen, we covered the news that Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architect Richard Rogers passed away aged 88.

Rogers, who was one of the world's best-known architects, passed away in his home on 18 December. Tributes were paid to the "superstar" architect by creatives including Peter Barber, Charles Holland and Julia Barfield.

In his tribute, fellow Pritzker Architecture Prize-winner Norman Foster, who Rogers co-founded his first studio with, described him as his "oldest and closest friend".

Centre du Pompidou — Richard Rogers' top 10 architecture projects

Following Rogers' death we took a look at 10 of his most influential projects including the Centre Pompidou (pictured), Lloyd's building and the Millennium Dome.

In an opinion piece dicussing his legacy, critic Catherine Slessor said that "Rogers' star burned especially furiously" and that "a point of light had disappeared from a constellation of architects that shaped the last 40 years".

Valley by MVRDV photographed near completion in Amsterdam

In other architecture news, Dutch studio MVRDV revealed images of its Valley high-rise scheme that is nearing completion in Amsterdam's financial district.

The development, which is set to complete next year, is composed of three conjoined buildings linked podium to recreate the shape of a valley.

Sheltered space in Eleftheria Square by Zaha Hadid Architects — Zaha Hadid Architects creates multi-level city park in Cyprus' capital

In Cyprus, UK studio Zaha Hadid Architects unveiled a public park that runs alongside the historic Venetian walls of Nicosia.

Named Eleftheria Square, the multi-level public space was built within a section of the dry moat that surrounds the oldest part of the city.

McDonald's in Market Drayton — McDonald's opens "UK's first net-zero restaurant"

This week also saw a pair of buildings in the UK claiming to be net-zero firsts.

Fast-food chain McDonald's opened "the UK's first net-zero restaurant" in Shropshire, while in London Room2 opened the "world's first whole-life net-zero hotel" in Chiswick.

Top floor of Staying in Paris house by Java Architecture — Dezeen's top 10 house extensions of 2021

We countinued our review of the year this week by looking at the house extensions that turned heads in 2021.

We also rounded up the 10 non-fossil-fueled vehicles, including a coupe designed by Virgil Abloh and an electric car by Heatherwick Studio, that made an impact this year.

Tree inside The Greenery — Carlo Ratti and Italo Rota design Italian home around 10-metre-tall tree

Our lookbook this week focused on eclectic living rooms with statement rugs.

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Friday 24 December 2021

NJF Design creates thatched resort surrounded by dunes in Mozambique

Thatched beachfront bungalows overlook the Indian Ocean from this hotel named Kisawa Sanctuary in Mozambique, which was built in tandem with a marine conservation centre.

The Kisawa Sanctuary occupies 300 hectares of forest, dunes and beachfront on the southern tip of Benguerra Island, which lies 14 kilometres from the Mozambique mainland.

View from Kisawa out to sea — The Kisawa Sanctuary sits at the southern tip of Benguerra Island

It is the first hospitality project created by entrepreneur Nina Flohr, whose studio NJF Design collaborated with skilled local weavers, thatchers and carpenters to realise the project.

Opened in November 2021, the hotel comprises 22 suites in 12 thatch-topped villas arranged within the dunes.

Aerial view of Kisawa guest bungalow and pool — The residences were built along the beach and in the dunes

"Some lie on the calmer cove side, others shelter in the dunes on the ocean side, yet all are carefully positioned within their own secluded plot; providing maximum privacy and optimum appreciation of the natural environment," said the hotel's team.

Built without the use of heavy machinery, the wooden structures across the site are thatched and clad in a variety of styles based on the regional vernacular.

Interior of Kisawa bungalow — The bungalows feature woven doors that slide to open up the rooms

Guest bungalows are shaped like long villas and covered with wavy patterned roofs, echoing the form of waves.

Inside they have mottled plaster walls and wooden floors covered with large rugs. Colourfully printed textiles add warmth and variety to the neutral decor.

Kisawa bedroom with neutral decor — Neutral decor is accented with patterned textiles and African artefacts

Woven-grass door panels slide across to open up bedrooms and bathrooms to living areas and the outdoors, allowing breezes to pass through.

Timber decking wraps around the bungalows, and forms paths to further terraces that support cabanas and surround swimming pools.

Bathroom with beach view — Each bungalow has access to a private beach

Locally made contemporary furnishings are mixed with crafts and artefacts from across Africa to lend an authentic feel to the interiors.

The communal dining spaces across the resort have a similar design treatment, and serve traditional cuisine made from fresh seafood and produce, with a zero-waste policy and using no processed ingredients.

Wellness centre viewed from above — The property includes a wellness centre formed from a cluster of conical volumes

A wellness centre hidden in the dunes is formed from clusters of thatched round volumes with conical tops.

Alongside the hotel, Flohr also launched the Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies – a research hub for ocean conservation.

"Their parallel operations create a new, symbiotic business model whereby for-profit hospitality contributes directly to non-profit marine science and research," said the team.

Resort guests are able to participate in the research efforts through activities like excursions on the research vessel, which is used for tagging and monitoring local shark populations.

"The pairing of cultural celebration and environmental conservation at Kisawa presents a new, forward-looking narrative for both Mozambique and island escapes," the team said

Thatched volumes of the wellness centre — Local thatchers covered the building using a traditional regional technique

Located in the south-east of the African continent Mozambique is growing in popularity as a tourist destination. Sussurro, a series of private bungalows in the southern part of the country, took home three prizes at the AHEAD MEA 2021 awards.

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