'cabañas maralto' by croxatto & opazo arquitectos photographed by cristóbal palma

architecture firm croxatto & opazo arquitectos has completed ‘cabañas maralto’, a pair of boutique cabins overlooking the south pacific ocean. photographed here by cristóbal palma, the wooden structures are located in matanzas — a coastal village in the o’higgins region of chile. individually named ‘la tagua’ and ‘la loica’, the cabins sit on a steep incline offering privileged views over the coastline.

image © cristóbal palma (also main image)

built from recycled oak, a resistant and rustic material that blends with the landscape, the cabins both feature outdoor terraces that can connect with the interior space thanks to large doors. croxatto & opazo arquitectos, a firm led by felipe croxatto viviani and nicolás opazo marchetti, strategically positioned these terraces to the north so that the cabins themselves provide protection and shelter against the wind.

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internally, each cabin comprises two levels. the living room, dining area, kitchen, and bathroom are located on the ground floor with a ship ladder leading to the sleeping accommodation above. large windows present impressive elevated views of the coastline and the ocean, which stretches out towards the horizon.

image © cristóbal palma

a limited palette of materials and furnishings has been employed throughout the interior of both cabins, with pale wood used to create a warm, welcoming, and spacious atmosphere. for those looking to experience the cabins in person, both ‘la tagua’ and ‘la loica’ are currently listed on airbnb. see other projects in chile on designboom here, including another coastal property photographed by cristóbal palma.

image © cristóbal palma

image © cristóbal palma

image © cristóbal palma

image © cristóbal palma

project info:

name: cabañas maralto — la tagua and la loica
location: matanzas, chile
architect: croxatto & opazo arquitectos
photography: cristóbal palma
airbnb listings: la tagua and la loica