Corten-Clad Casa La Baronia Resists the Pacific Ocean’s Corrosive Power in Chile

Posted By Tafline Laylin On August 13, 2012 @ 11:45 am In Architecture,carousel showcase,Daylighting,Design for Health,gallery | No Comments

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When Max Núñez ^[6] and Nicolás del Rio ^[7] get together to work on a project, the resulting design is almost always exceptional. This is definitely true of the Casa la Baronia in Chile: a simple timber structure built astride the pacific ocean, the Valparaíso home ^[8] is clad in weathered Corten steel that protects it from the sea's corrosive powers and maximizes its lifespan.

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The designers were limited by a tight budget and a very specific design brief when commissioned to build this striking seaside home, so they kept their material choices simple. A bolted timber box ^[9] wrapped in weathered steel, and punctuated by glass windows, the Casa la Baronia has a small footprint ^[10] of just 150 square meters but big views.

Deep horizontal windows provide excellent viewing spaces, while extensive glazing ensures that a lot of natural light penetrates the interior that is defined by an intense minimalism ^[11]. The home’s cantilevering section provides space for storage and shade and the entire seaside program is reached by a long, elevated timber ramp. Completed in 2009, this enviable home is especially notable for its refined simplicity and awe-inspiring location.

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+ Nicolás del Rio ^[7]

Photography by Sergio Pirrone

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[7] Nicolás del Rio: http://www.nicolasdelrio.cl/index.php/projects.html

[8] Valparaíso home: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valpara%C3%ADso

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