‘donoso house’ by emA, santiago, chileimage © marcelo caceres

 

 

 

commissioned by a commercial client who wanted a residence that would accommodate a range of spatial needs yet stand apart from the rest of the market, the ‘donoso house’ in los dominicos, santiago, finds itself on an oddly shaped site with a steep slope. chilean practice emA arquitectos designed two long rectangular masses that maintain a low profile at street level but expand as one makes their way into the site, extending views over the small nearby mountain range.

 

the lower level communicates directly to the exterior elements like the swimming pool, and contains double-height spaces and large windows. the entry level is characterized by a clean white external surface resting upon the reinforced masonry lower section. several patios and terraces exist throughout the dwelling, giving the owner a chance to be outdoors and creating a point for ventilation and natural light.

emA arquitectos: donoso houseswimming poolimage © marcelo caceres

emA arquitectos: donoso houseviews out over the cityimage © marcelo caceres

emA arquitectos: donoso houseentry walkway between both structuresimage © emA

emA arquitectos: donoso house(left) terraceimage © emA(right) entry sequenceimage © marcelo caceres

emA arquitectos: donoso house(left) exterior volume(right) deck and sun shadeimage © marcelo caceres

emA arquitectos: donoso housestreet level entranceimage © marcelo caceres

emA arquitectos: donoso houseinteriors with large windowsimages © emA

emA arquitectos: donoso houseliving roomimage © marcelo caceres

 

 

emA arquitectos: donoso housefloor plan / level 0

 

 

emA arquitectos: donoso housefloor plan / level -1

 

 

emA arquitectos: donoso housesection

 

 

emA arquitectos: donoso housesection

 

 

emA arquitectos: donoso housesection

 

 

emA arquitectos: donoso housesection

 

 

emA arquitectos: donoso housesection

 

 

emA arquitectos: donoso houseelevation

 

 

emA arquitectos: donoso houseelevation

 

 

emA arquitectos: donoso house3d model