3 Element House by Tomás Swett

The house was a remodeling of an existing structure by left 50% of the construction. The aim was to get a new image house, creating a new access associated with a courtyard, living spaces connected with outside areas and an independent main room with views to the landscape.

continuous garden 3 Element House by Tomás Swett

With these 3 requirements, the architect proposed to work with two main operations. First, a few first floor extensions should define several programmatic courtyards as an entrance area, barbecue area, garden and playground. It defined different programmatic areas in a continuous garden. They projected a new living room and terrace area, defining a barbecue and a pool zone. The bedrooms area was extended and defined a playground area and a private terrace.

contemporary interior 3 Element House by Tomás Swett

Second, almost all the new program should be on the second floor to release the land, with a new building material which creates a new image of the house. 3 stone elements were applied to give a new look to the house which brook to the flat geometry of the original house. These 3 elements defined a double-height entrance, a second interconnected living room with an outdoor terrace and finally, the main room as an icon volume, dominating the garden and landscape.
Architects: Tomás Swett
House in: Santiago, Chile