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- Casa el Pangue by Elton + Leniz Architects<a href="http://www.eltonleniz.cl/casa-aguero/" target="_blank">Casa el Pangue</a> is a stunning house in Chile that opens out over <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/tiered-apartment-design/" target="_blank">tiered</a> terraces that lead down a sloping hillside. Arranged over four levels, the house was designed by architecture studio <a href="http://www.eltonleniz.cl/" target="_blank">Elton + Léniz</a>. The team contrasted the concrete base in the lower levels with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/timber-cladding/" target="_blank">timber cladding</a> in the higher areas to exaggerate the home's grounded stance on the descending hill while making the upper volumes appear light and spacious.1
- Casa el Pangue by Elton + Leniz Architects<a href="http://www.eltonleniz.cl/" target="_blank">Elton + Léniz</a> designed <a href="http://www.eltonleniz.cl/casa-aguero/" target="_blank">Casa el Pangue</a> to follow the natural course of a steep slope in Chile.2
- Casa el Pangue by Elton + Leniz ArchitectsThe designers terraced every level with the volumes of the building so that each tier faces out to sea and is connected by a series of dramatic staircases.3
- Casa el Pangue by Elton + Leniz ArchitectsThe main walkway from the lowest level car park is a rising staircase that ascends out from under a balcony.4
- Casa el Pangue by Elton + Leniz ArchitectsThe spectacular view of the Pacific draws residents to the windows, taking full advantage of the home's site.5
- Casa el Pangue by Elton + Leniz ArchitectsFrom the living room, the home extends out towards a large terrace which is surrounded by planters.6
- Casa el Pangue by Elton + Leniz ArchitectsAll of the family rooms and living areas are arranged around this design to create a dynamic sense of space.7