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The full structure hovers from the ground, protecting the plants and soil below and affording the residence<\/b><\/a> scenic views in all directions. Lote Studio built the main framework of Casa CG using laminated wooden beams, connecting them to the central circular concrete core. Smaller beams are placed on top of the main ones, while horizontal wooden supports called purlins are arranged on top of the smaller beams. The layered system forms the structure of the main floor, concealing the spiral staircase from the visible glimpse.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Raised home built on the coastal edge of Punta Hueso\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n At the top of the staircase, there is a small hallway. From here, the layout separates into public and private areas. The public space includes the living room, dining room, and kitchen, and these rooms are located in three of the wooden sections. The private area includes a bedroom and a bathroom, located in two other wooden sections. There\u2019s an evident focus on simplicity around Casa CG, a prominent design<\/b><\/a> by Lote Studio, right from the get-go. <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n This philosophy continues from the inside to the outside, ending in a balcony. When visitors step here, they see that it is built into the remaining three wooden sections, offering them the views of the Pacific Ocean. The direction of the balcony also allows them to see the sunset as it happens gradually over the water. From here, they see the surroundings, all natural and alive. By elevating the residence, the plants and lands below remain undisturbed, and the wind and sunlight move freely around and under the home.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n system of beams and purlins support the raised floor<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n For Casa CG, Lote Studio mainly used wood and concrete as their primary materials. The concrete section in the center holds most of the weight, while the wooden elements shape the rest of the building. The design uses a system of beams and purlins to support the raised floor and reduce the impact on the land.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The building also follows a clear pattern, with the layout of nine sections giving the house its boxy shape and helping organize its interiors. The circular center stands out and marks the entrance, while the outer sections hold the rooms. In a way, the spiral staircase acts as a connection between the ground and the house, alluding to the views nature has to offer the visitors as soon as they reach inside.<\/p>\n \t![\"lote](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inhabiting-the-void-a-house-suspended-over-the-abyss-6-688d1a3cccec0.jpeg\")
all images courtesy of Lote Studio | photos by Antonia Mardones Nally<\/a><\/p>\n![\"lote](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/inhabiting-the-void-a-house-suspended-over-the-abyss-12-688d1a3cccfe6.jpeg\")
Lote Studio elevates Casa CG using wooden beams sitting atop a concrete spiral staircase<\/p>\n![\"lote](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wooden-beams-concrete-spiral-staircase-lote-studio-casa-CG-chile-designboom-01.jpg\")
detailed view of the residence\u2019s wooden beams<\/p>\n![\"lote](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wooden-beams-concrete-spiral-staircase-lote-studio-casa-CG-chile-designboom-02.jpg\")
view of the concrete spiral staircase<\/p>\n![\"lote](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/wooden-beams-concrete-spiral-staircase-lote-studio-casa-CG-chile-designboom-04.jpg\")
the staircase leads to the entrance of the home<\/p>\n