Located on one of the remaining areas of what was a magnificent rain forest. When purchased, the land was being used
to grow black beans. Now, after almost 20 years of renegeration, native trees can be found back to where they belong to.The
land was not accessible by car so a small road had to opened up hill, on a landscape full of granite bulders.
First draft on a napkin
The construction process respected the enviroment as much as possible. Natural stones from the site were cut by hand
and used from the foundation to walls, steps, retaining wall and to built the swimming pool. The eucalipthus logs were purchased
from a reforestation area and treated by a simple local method: immersion on running water. Electricity was not available,
so all the carpentry work was done using traditional methods and hand tools. The water runs downstream and reaches all areas
in the house, so there is no need for pumping. All doors and windows are recicled. The house has 80% its walls made of the
tempered glass panels, also recicled, what brings plenty of light inside.
Log structure under construction
Interior
Hot water is supplied by the wood stove
Running water cascade
The abundance of water is a distinctive feature of this area. It not only feeds the house but the pool, the cascade and
a small trout tank close to the kitchen.
Kids and adults running water swimming pool
Front view: five valleys...
House setting: surrounded by mountains on a protected area
