Dark and Spacious Contemporary Home at the Base of Andes Mountains

ByMyProperty Life

Space at the foot of Andes Mountains automatically offers a spectacular spot for a house which offers some of the most amazing mountain views on the planet. Designed by Oficina Bravo, El Arrayan House in Santiago, Chile promise all that and a whole lot more with an interior that has been crafted to make the most of the scenery outside. With a steep landscape on one side and gushing Mapocho River on the other side, the narrow space the house sits on is surrounded by a series of courtyards. Three volumes define the main structure of the home with one containing the living area, kitchen and dining space, the other holding three private rooms and the third holding the service zones.

El Arrayan House designed by Oficina Bravo in Santiago overlooks a stunning landscape








Color scheme inside the house is neutral with white and wood in lighter tones shaping much of the home while dark wood takes over on the outside and creates a distinctive façade. The courtyards around the living area extend it outdoors even as plush modern outdoor décor sets the backdrop for beautiful evening parties. Color inside the residence is minimal and a breakfast zone in reclaimed wood and botanical prints on the wall usher in some semblance of visual contrast. Life here feels like a breeze with an ambiance that is relaxing and charming.

Double-height living area of the home with clerestory windows is full of natural light
Sliding doors with dark frame connects the spacious living area with the patio outside
Custom kitchen breakfast zone in reclaimed wood adds textural beauty to the open space
Dark wooden exterior of the contemporary home at the base of Andes
Glass and dark wood shape the exterior of the El Arrayan House in Chile
Lush green landscape around the El Arrayan House in Santiago
Read another article:Design Trends for Creating a Vacation Vibe at Home

Another noticeable feature of the house is the series of clerestory windows that bring natural light into the living area without altering the aesthetics drastically. Top-notch insulation and smart lighting put the final touches on this dashing dark home. [Photography: Nico Saieh]

Spacious courtyard with contemporary outdoor decor that creates a refreshing and lovely environment
Smart sliding glass doors connect the interior with the courtyard outside
Series of clerestory windows reflext the rugged Andes landscape when viewed from outside

You’re reading Dark and Spacious Contemporary Home at the Base of Andes Mountains, originally posted on Decoist. If you enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Decoist on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.

Similar Posts

  • The Farm

    Jonathan Feldman and his wife Lisa Lougee were determined to create a contemporary, sustainable, and functional home for their family within the building constraints of urban San Francisco. The original structure, built in 1905, was a New England brick and shingle style residence sitting next to an overgrown lot. It was given the tongue-in-cheek name The Farm, due to the rarity of backyards and outdoor living spaces in the city. “We fell in love with the farmhouse charm of the home” says Jonathan, “Lisa and I enjoyed imagining how the house must have looked out in the countryside of San Francisco in the 1900’s; we started joking around and calling it The Farm and it stuck!” To further the play on the home’s name, the Feldman family often lovingly refers to their band of rescue animals as their “flock.” In order to transform the older house into an outstandingly sustainable, modern home, the structure was essentially rebuilt from the inside out. The clients both loved the character and grace of the older home and wanted to preserve its visual continuity; their excitement towards the historic home combined with their conflicting design styles ultimately directed the course of the home’s restoration. Before the ambitious remodel, the house was a closed-off box. The new design opened the floor plan, flooding the interiors with natural light through a new central stair topped with expansive skylights. The basement was also transformed to include what is now a usable rear yard & deck. The house achieved LEED Platinum with an abundance of sustainable features, many of which are subtly hidden. Two types of water re-use systems were implemented on the property; rain water and grey water harvesting, with the tanks concealed below the rear deck. An HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation) system provides the home with clean air without energy loss. All materials are sustainably sourced and non-toxic and the house also features water and electricity monitoring, easily accessible by panels throughout the home and smartphone technology. By striving for excellence in sustainable architecture while incorporating the design aesthetics of all members involved, the team for The Farm has been able to create an elegant structure perfectly fitting for unique and forward-thinking San Francisco.