Suspended Forest House

Bariloche, Argentina

2021

1,800 m²

420 m²

20 Months

Avant-garde residential project designed to integrate with a steep, rocky topography.
Separates living functions into distinct geometric volumes based on privacy needs.
The upper volume houses private quarters and floats above the landscape to minimize the footprint.
The lower concrete plinth anchors the house to the unstable terrain.
Designed to capture specific framed views of the surrounding ancient forest.

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Dramatic Cantilever: A massive timber-clad volume projecting outwards, creating a floating effect.
Material Duality: Stark contrast between heavy, cold exposed concrete and warm, natural wood cladding.
Vertical Fenestration: Rhythmic, narrow vertical windows on the side wings mimicking the surrounding tree trunks.
Picture Window: A single, large-format glass pane at the end of the cantilever acting as a "lens" for the view.
Natural Stone Approach: Rough-hewn stone steps that blend the architectural entry with the forest floor.
Elevated Structure: The building is lifted on pilotis/stilts to preserve the natural drainage and vegetation below.

Structural Expressionism: pushing the limits of engineering to create visual tension and drama.
Site Preservation: Touching the ground lightly by building over the landscape rather than digging into it.
Texture & Patina: Using materials that will weather and age gracefully within the woodland context.
Geometric Abstraction: Reducing the house to pure, interlocking box forms.
Refuge & Prospect: Creating a fortress-like sense of protection with the concrete, while offering expansive views from the timber "perch".

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