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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. HOUSE IN LAKE TODOS LOS SANTOS, CHILE by Apio ArchitecsJuly 9th, 2015 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Apio Architecs This single-family residence is located in the south shore of the Todos los Santos Lake in southern Chile, surrounded by native forests and several volcanoes.  Image Courtesy © Alejandra Valenzuela
 Image Courtesy © Alejandra Valenzuela The design considered the challenge of building on a 70- degree slope on a lot, which it is accessible only by boat. Additionally, the shore and area of construction was extremely rocky with only 1.50 meters of soft, buildable soil.  Image Courtesy © Alejandra Valenzuela Furthermore, the construction had to consider the most minimal impact possible to the forest and natural environment where the project would be located.  Image Courtesy © Alejandra Valenzuela The site required that the construction have a system of metal beams and columns for the base of the house that allowed for as few points of supports in the ground as possible to reduce the need ofexcavation for the foundations.  Image Courtesy © Alejandra Valenzuela Above the metal base, the architect’sdesign implemented lightweightmaterials with wood beams in the walls and roofing, coated with metal sheets to endure the extreme climactic conditions without disrupting the consistency of the home’s appearance.  Image Courtesy © Alejandra Valenzuela This construction technique allowed the architects to build a stunning home, with a panoramic view of the lake and the surrounding volcanoes.  Image Courtesy © Alejandra Valenzuela  Image Courtesy © Alejandra Valenzuela  Image Courtesy © Alejandra Valenzuela  Image Courtesy © Alejandra Valenzuela  Image Courtesy © Alejandra Valenzuela  Image Courtesy © Alejandra Valenzuela  Image Courtesy © Alejandra Valenzuela  Image Courtesy © Alejandra Valenzuela  Image Courtesy © Alejandra Valenzuela  Image Courtesy © Alejandra Valenzuela  Image Courtesy © Alejandra Valenzuela  Image Courtesy © Apio Architecs  Image Courtesy © Apio Architecs  Image Courtesy © Apio Architecs
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