Chilean studio Pezo von Ellrichshausen has recently unveiled their latest design of the Lima House, a monolithic concrete residence tucked away in the steep coastal cliff in Los Vilos, Chile.
The house was designed and built for a retired couple on a piece of farmland near Chepica in the O’Higgins Region. The entire exterior is constructed of pink-pigmented concrete which was a material choice meant to represent the warm tones of the surrounding soil. This dark rose color plays perfectly into the surrounding space and natural accents such as the sensitivity to changing sunlight which adds a dynamic touch. The rectangle shaped provides a simple yet dynamic approach to the design while curved walls play as quarter-cylinders at each corner of the room. Some rooms are brilliantly placed facing inward toward the pool, while others are angled towards the vineyard providing all rooms access to a custom feature. Each room features a high, vaulted ceiling and a central skylight, which allows natural light to filter deep into the concrete interior.
Sliding glass doors enclose private spaces, where recycled timber boards line the walls, echoing the textures used in the concrete casting process. Together, these elements create a residence that merges material honesty, geometric experimentation, and contextual sensitivity, continuing Pezo von Ellrichshausen’s exploration of concrete architecture in Chile.
More Views Of The Lima House by Pezo von Ellrichshausen Below!
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