Croxatto & Opazo Arquitectos Design Two Holiday Cabins in Chile that Hover over the Pacific Ocean
Perched high above the Pacific Ocean at Matanzas, a coastal community in Chile famous for its miles-long sandy beaches and dramatic rock formations, the two holiday cabins that Santiago-based Croxatto & Opazo Arquitectos designed eschew spaciousness and luxurious amenities for panoramic views, seductive seclusion and a wondrous sense of levitation.
Named after two small bird species native to the region, “La Loica” and “La Tagua” precariously yet elegantly cling to the cliffside like birds resting on a narrow rock ledge. Only 19 and 24 square-metres in floorspace respectively, the compact dwellings feel neither cramped nor confined thanks to their double-height living rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, built-in furniture and generous balconies designed as an extension of the interiors.
Named after two small bird species native to the region, “La Loica” and “La Tagua” precariously yet elegantly cling to the cliffside like birds resting on a narrow rock ledge. Only 19 and 24 square-metres in floorspace respectively, the compact dwellings feel neither cramped nor confined thanks to their double-height living rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, built-in furniture and generous balconies designed as an extension of the interiors.
Croxatto & Opazo Arquitectos Design Two Holiday Cabins in Chile that Hover over the Pacific Ocean
Perched high above the Pacific Ocean at Matanzas, a coastal community in Chile famous for its miles-long sandy beaches and dramatic rock formations, the two holiday cabins that Santiago-based Croxatto & Opazo Arquitectos designed eschew spaciousness and luxurious amenities for panoramic views, seductive seclusion and a wondrous sense of levitation.
Named after two small bird species native to the region, “La Loica” and “La Tagua” precariously yet elegantly cling to the cliffside like birds resting on a narrow rock ledge. Only 19 and 24 square-metres in floorspace respectively, the compact dwellings feel neither cramped nor confined thanks to their double-height living rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, built-in furniture and generous balconies designed as an extension of the interiors.
Named after two small bird species native to the region, “La Loica” and “La Tagua” precariously yet elegantly cling to the cliffside like birds resting on a narrow rock ledge. Only 19 and 24 square-metres in floorspace respectively, the compact dwellings feel neither cramped nor confined thanks to their double-height living rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, built-in furniture and generous balconies designed as an extension of the interiors.
I am looking at cities or towns closer to the poles, away from the Mediterranean climates. The pros are consistently chill climate and, hopefully, lives. The cons are thin ozone layers and UV rays beaming down onto skin. So maybe good for retirement but not so much for anyone who wants to live a long life.
I met some wonderful women from this town once. They were just kind and fun to hang out with. I lost their contact info but still think about this town every now and then. It’ll still get warm in the summer, probably mosquitoes all around given the tundra environment.
I don’t know much about this particular town, but I’ve heard only good things about Norway. Great metal, right? Scandinavian women seem hardier than me, which is a nice thought. It’s nice to meet people who are hardier and more capable.
I know a little more about Punta Arenas because I’ve done research into Chile. I speak the language so it seems like a good fit if I have to live someplace where English isn’t the dominant tongue. Because my Spanish is slipping, I sometimes say “Soy Victor de Punta Arenas” out loud to see how it sounds, if the rolled “r” is sufficient. I bet a lot of interesting Antarctica heads come through here. Bonus points for being right on that ocean.
This is maybe a cheat because it’s just another town where Antarctica-bound people pass through. I remember Invercargill because it’s the hometown of Burt Munro. He set numerous speed records on a modified Indian motorcycle, which I know because Anthony Hopkins played him in a cozy road trip film from 2005.
I am looking at cities or towns closer to the poles, away from the Mediterranean climates. The pros are consistently chill climate and, hopefully, lives. The cons are thin ozone layers and UV rays beaming down onto skin. So maybe good for retirement but not so much for anyone who wants to live a long life.
I met some wonderful women from this town once. They were just kind and fun to hang out with. I lost their contact info but still think about this town every now and then. It’ll still get warm in the summer, probably mosquitoes all around given the tundra environment.
I don’t know much about this particular town, but I’ve heard only good things about Norway. Great metal, right? Scandinavian women seem hardier than me, which is a nice thought. It’s nice to meet people who are hardier and more capable.
I know a little more about Punta Arenas because I’ve done research into Chile. I speak the language so it seems like a good fit if I have to live someplace where English isn’t the dominant tongue. Because my Spanish is slipping, I sometimes say “Soy Victor de Punta Arenas” out loud to see how it sounds, if the rolled “r” is sufficient. I bet a lot of interesting Antarctica heads come through here. Bonus points for being right on that ocean.
This is maybe a cheat because it’s just another town where Antarctica-bound people pass through. I remember Invercargill because it’s the hometown of Burt Munro. He set numerous speed records on a modified Indian motorcycle, which I know because Anthony Hopkins played him in a cozy road trip film from 2005.
