felipe assadi perches spacious lodges on the hillside in scenic patagonia
all images by fernando alda
perched on the hillside of a private reserve and directly overlooking the idyllic torres del paine mountains and lake sarmiento in chile, felipe assadi arquitectos were charged with constructing ‘awasi patagonia’. the getaway features twelve lodges which have been carefully organized and distributed on the grounds of the site to ensure privacy for the guests, and at the same time, frame sweeping views.
clad in procured lenga wood – a local species of beech – the design of the rectangular volumes were influenced by traditional patagonia shelters and ranching outposts which naturally blend with its surroundings. at the main house the building hosts the restaurant, lobby and communal spaces. large windows permeate the homely-decorated lounge spaces with natural light, while open fire places welcome people to relax in the warmth and enjoy the view.
from the main building, individual pedestrian paths disperse and lead guests to their private villa with eleven of them measuring at 80 square meters. inside, each one hosts a spacious interior; a separate living room; bathroom and an outdoor hot tub. structurally. the buildings are supported by pillars measuring at an approximate height of one meters. the use of the stilts are due to the fragility and high soil moisture of the topography which also resulted in the prefabrication of the entire scheme.
the awasi patagonia is based on a private reserve
the entire scheme is clad in lengowood- a local species of beech tree
the main house hosts the restaurant, reception desk and lounge spaces
decked pathways lead out to the twelve villas
communal lounge areas provide guests with an opportunity to relax and enjoy the undisturbed view
wood clad interiors match the abundant, forest landscape outside
the torres del paine mountains can be seen in the distance
the spacious villa measures around 80 square meters each
each villa contains a living room, bathtub, separate bathroom and an outdoor hot tub
guests are immersed in the nature of the pristine landscape
stilts support the structure from the hill’s incline
the villas simultaneously blend and stand out against the surroundings
