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Baquio Arquitectura Elevates a Polycarbonate-Clad Retreat<\/p>\n

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Casa 6-3 by Baquio Arquitectura is located on the mountain slopes of the Mindo ecosystem in Ecuador<\/a><\/strong>, where it operates as a lightweight shelter<\/a><\/strong> integrated with the surrounding Choc\u00f3 cloud forest. Conceived initially as a temporary hospitality structure, the project explores the relationship between architecture, landscape, and atmospheric conditions through a compact<\/a><\/strong> elevated form and a translucent material envelope.<\/p>\n

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The house<\/a><\/strong> is organized around a triangular geometry that extends outward toward the surrounding mountains, framing panoramic views while establishing a direct visual connection with the forest. Elevated on triangular stilts<\/a><\/strong>, the structure minimizes contact with the terrain and introduces a sense of lightness that responds to the site\u2019s steep topography. The mirrored relationship between the roof<\/a><\/strong> profile and the supporting structure reinforces the project\u2019s geometric clarity.<\/p>\n

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A timber<\/a><\/strong> structural system forms the primary framework of the house, enclosed by a translucent polycarbonate skin. The material selection responds both to budget considerations and to environmental performance, allowing natural light, changing weather conditions, and filtered views of the forest to shape the interior atmosphere. Rain, shadows, and shifting colors from the surrounding vegetation become part of the spatial experience through the semi-transparent enclosure.<\/p>\n

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Casa 6-3 sits within the slopes of Ecuador\u2019s Mindo ecosystem | all images courtesy of Baquio Arquitectura<\/a><\/p>\n

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Triangular Geometry and Polycarbonate Skin define Casa 6-3<\/p>\n

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Rather than functioning as a sealed domestic object, the project by Baquio Arquitectura Studio<\/a><\/strong> operates as a permeable threshold between interior occupation and the surrounding ecosystem. The polycarbonate envelope diffuses daylight while maintaining a visual and acoustic connection to the landscape, reinforcing the sensory qualities of the site.<\/p>\n

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Casa 6-3 was also designed with long-term adaptability in mind. While currently configured as a temporary retreat, the timber structure is intended to support future transformation into a permanent residence. The polycarbonate cladding can be replaced over time, allowing the structural framework to remain as the enduring architectural element throughout the building\u2019s evolution.<\/p>\n

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the elevated structure minimizes contact with the steep terrain<\/p>\n

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a triangular volume frames panoramic mountain views<\/p>\n

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polycarbonate surfaces filter light into the compact interior<\/p>\n

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timber framing remains visible throughout the structure<\/p>\n

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the translucent envelope softens the boundary between inside and outside<\/p>\n

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the timber framework establishes the project\u2019s structural rhythm<\/p>\n

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polycarbonate cladding creates a diffused interior environment<\/p>\n

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elevated construction reinforces the sense of lightness<\/p>\n

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Casa 6-3 integrates architecture with the atmosphere of the forest<\/p>\n

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the lightweight form responds to the surrounding topography<\/p>\n

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project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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name:<\/strong>\u00a0Casa 6-3<\/p>\n

architect:<\/strong>\u00a0Baquio Arquitectura<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0@baquioarquitectura<\/a><\/p>\n

location:<\/strong> Mindo, Ecuador<\/p>\n

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom<\/p>\n