{"id":99219,"date":"2025-07-28T11:22:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T11:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/99219\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T11:22:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T11:22:15","slug":"pitched-roof-tops-linear-casa-las-tupas-clad-in-charred-timber-in-northern-chile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/99219\/","title":{"rendered":"pitched roof tops linear casa las tupas, clad in charred timber in northern chile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Casa Las Tupas\u2019 linear volume sits on the slopes of Catapilco<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Casa Las Tupas is located on the coastal slopes of Catapilco in northern <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/designboom.com\/tag\/architecture-in-chile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chile<\/a><\/strong>, an area defined by its arid climate, seasonal winds, and a landscape marked by ravines and local biodiversity. Designed by Lucas Maino Fern\u00e1ndez Arquitectos, the project responds to the clients\u2019 objective of transitioning from urban to rural living, with a focus on low environmental impact, functional simplicity, and integration with the surrounding terrain.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/residential-architecture-interiors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">house<\/a><\/strong> is organized as a single rectangular volume aligned along a north\u2013south axis. The orientation maximizes passive lighting and ventilation, with the east and west facades opening to key views and sunlight. A pitched roof descends toward the west, elevating the eastern facade to increase solar exposure while managing heat gain. This approach directly addresses the site\u2019s environmental conditions and enhances interior light quality throughout the day. One of the primary design strategies was to maintain spatial transparency and visual continuity between interior and exterior. A linear skylight is incorporated along the eastern facade to introduce diffuse natural light, while carefully placed windows frame specific views of the landscape. The entrance is approached via a narrow <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/wood-and-timber-architecture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wooden<\/a><\/strong> bridge, subtly directing circulation and framing the access point.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"charred timber wraps linear casa las tupas, topped with pitched roof in northern chile\" width=\"818\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/casa-las-tupas-3-6882a79d92fce.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>all images by Fernando Alarc\u00f3n<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Lucas Maino Fern\u00e1ndez connects architecture with context<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The interior follows a linear, sequential layout based on a \u2018train of rooms\u2019 scheme. Spaces transition from shared to private zones, beginning with an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area. A small terrace, designed for outdoor cooking or gatherings, extends this common space. To the west, a large covered terrace runs along the facade, protected by an overhanging eave with variable height, providing shade while preserving outward views toward the Las Tupas ravine.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucasmainofernandez.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">design team<\/a><\/strong> at Lucas Maino Fern\u00e1ndez Arquitectos selects construction materials for their cost-efficiency and environmental suitability. The use of basic structural systems, untreated finishes, and an emphasis on durability supports the house\u2019s low-maintenance and resource-conscious approach. Internally, lightweight partitions and natural lighting reduce energy reliance while maintaining a comfortable living environment.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"charred timber wraps linear casa las tupas, topped with pitched roof in northern chile\" width=\"818\" height=\"1226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/casa-las-tupas-4-6882a79d9300c.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>Casa Las Tupas sits on the slopes of Catapilco, surrounded by ravines and native vegetation<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"charred timber wraps linear casa las tupas, topped with pitched roof in northern chile\" width=\"818\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/casa-las-tupas-5-6882a79d9304a.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>a descending pitched roof enhances passive solar gain and light quality<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"charred timber wraps linear casa las tupas, topped with pitched roof in northern chile\" width=\"818\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/casa-las-tupas-6-6882a79d93085.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\"\/><br \/>designed for rural living, the home prioritizes simplicity and environmental integration<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Casa Las Tupas\u2019 linear volume sits on the slopes of Catapilco \u00a0 Casa Las Tupas is located on&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":99220,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[64917,648,1032,1033,171,25017,67,132,68,20633],"class_list":{"0":"post-99219","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-arts-and-design","8":"tag-architecture-in-chile","9":"tag-arts","10":"tag-arts-and-design","11":"tag-design","12":"tag-entertainment","13":"tag-residential-architecture-and-interiors","14":"tag-united-states","15":"tag-unitedstates","16":"tag-us","17":"tag-wood-and-timber-architecture-and-design"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/114930604243255554","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99219","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99219"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99219\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99220"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99219"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99219"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99219"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}