Close Horizon
House Extension for Arqui-k SPA
This project is practical, functional, and modern. It has a careful decoration concept that brings the exterior together with the existing architecture seen in the barbecue area, living room, and fireplace. It also blends into the landscape highlighting the two unique properties. When somebody is in the courtyard it will feel like being inside the house. The lighting allows for the two different projects to generating spaces for contemplation and functionality that will be comforting during the day and at night.
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Close Horizon House Extension Press Releases
Press releases for Close Horizon are now accessible in these languages: English.
Close Horizon House Extension Translations
Excited to make Close Horizon accessible in many languages through our translations: Huisverlenging AF, Zgjerimi I Shtëpisë SQ, የቤት ማራዘሚያ AM, امتداد المنزل AR, Տան Երկարացումը HY, Evin Uzadılması AZ, Etxearen Luzapena EU, Прыбудова Дома BE, হাউস এক্সটেনশন BN, Dogradnja Kuće BS, Разширението На Къщата BG, အိမ်တိုးချဲ့ခြင်း MY, L'ampliació De La Casa CA, Ang Pagpalapad Sa Balay CEB, Kukulitsa Nyumba NY, 房屋擴建 ZY, 房屋扩建 ZH, L'estensione Di A Casa CO, Proširenje Kuće HR, Přístavba Domu CS, Hustilbygning DA, Woninguitbreiding NL, Doma Etendo EO, Maja Laiendus ET, Talon Laajennus FI, L'extension De Maison FR, Leudachadh Taighe GD, A Extensión Da Casa GL, სახლის გაფართოება KA, Hauserweiterung DE, Η Επέκταση Του Σπιτιού EL, ઘરનું વિસ્તરણ GU, Ekstansyon Kay HT, Tsawon Gida HA, ʻo Ka Hoʻonui Hale HAW, הרחבת הבית HE, हाउस एक्सटेंशन HI, Lub Tsev Txuas Ntxiv HMN, Házbővítés HU, Húsviðbygging IS, Ndọtị Ụlọ IG, Ekstensi Rumah ID, Síneadh Tí GA, L'estensione Della Casa IT, 住宅の増築は JA, Ekstensi Omah JV, ಮನೆ ವಿಸ್ತರಣೆಯು KN, Үйді Кеңейту KK, ការពង្រីកផ្ទះ KM, Kwagura Inzu RW, 집 확장은 KO, Dirêjkirina Xanî KU, Үйдүн Узартуу KY, ການຂະຫຍາຍເຮືອນ LO, Extensio Domus LA, Mājas Piebūve LV, Namo Priestatas LT, Hausverlängerung LB, Доградбата На Куќата MK, Ny Fanitarana Trano MG, Sambungan Rumah MS, വീടിന്റെ വിപുലീകരണം ML, Estensjoni Tad-Dar MT, Ko Te Toronga Whare MI, घराचा विस्तार MR, Байшингийн Өргөтгөл MN, घर विस्तार NE, Hustilbygg NO, ଘର ବିସ୍ତାର OR, د کور توسیع PS, پسوند خانه FA, Rozbudowa Domu PL, Extensão Da Casa PT, ਹਾਊਸ ਐਕਸਟੈਂਸ਼ਨ PA, Extinderea Casei RO, Пристройка К Дому RU, Fa'alautele Fale SM, Проширење Куће SR, Kuwedzera Kweimba SN, گهر جي توسيع SD, නිවස දිගු කිරීම SI, Prístavba Domu SK, Razširitev Hiše SL, Guri Kordhintu SO, Ntlo Katoloso ST, La Extensión De La Casa ES, Extension Imah SU, Ugani Wa Nyumba SW, Husförlängning SV, Ang Pagpapalawig Ng Bahay TL, Васеъкунии Хона TG, வீட்டின் நீட்டிப்பு TA, Йортны Киңәйтү TT, ఇంటి పొడిగింపు TE, การต่อเติมบ้าน TH, Ev Uzantısı TR, Jaýy Giňeltmek TK, Прибудова До Будинку UK, گھر کی توسیع UR, ئۆينى كېڭەيتىش UG, Uyning Kengaytmasi UZ, Mở Rộng Nhà VI, Estyniad Tŷ CY, House Extension FY, Ukwandiswa Kwendlu XH, הויז געשפּרייט YI, Itẹsiwaju Ile YO, Isandiso Sendlu ZU, House Extension EN.
Close Horizon House Extension Media Articles
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Unique Properties
This project is an integration to the architecture that already exists, this way the new area will not affect or impact the architecture that was already there. The integration of different proposed spaces had to coexist in such a way that it did not affect the surroundings and as such, it was always an open spaces. This could be achieved by big windows that open up to the backyard, integrating it into the house, uniting the different family spaces, to mix in the environment and the house
Tags
Contemporary architecture, urban houses, swimming pool barbecue area, exterior dining, house extention
Production Technology
Regarding the tecnology used, initially I used a sketch to imagine the spaces and organise the areas then all this information was transferred to Sketch up programme and then viewed in Podium, then finalised in Autocad for the development. The construction utilized the latest technology to improve the time for controlling remotely the automation of the utilities and applications in the house, such as heating, light, audio, security, etc.
Design Challenge
The challenge was combining the natural surroundings, as there was only one important view that allowed this. Merging the garden via wide light openings with big gaps in a way that the garden has access to all the spaces. The difficulty of working on inner spaces, was to find a way to make these surroundings work without contrasting with each other by using various materials to differentiate each one of the projects without interfering with the architecture of the house and its materials.
Project Duration
The project started May 2019. Construction started July 2019. The project ended December 2020. Project located, Lo Barnechea, Santiago Chile.
Operation Flow
This project integrates different spaces by means of large continuous concrete floors where the spaces are differentiated by different coatings, the big challenge was to work on different heights in each area, this allowed making incredible ceilings with different heights that give a unique touch to each space. The opening of the windows allows the union between the spaces and the integration of the interior and the garden environment in a distictive and natural way.
Research
Design research, a meticulous analysis of existing climate data, eg the sun and the shadow of the place, so that the bbq area and pool, were located in the best area. The tools used were SketchUp, Rhino and Autocad. The analysis of general lighting, both natural and artificial, was developed through the Lamp program. For the analysis of the land, we worked with the topographic plans of the place, in order to guarantee the sustainability of water and vegetation integrated into the house.
Inspiration
When I visited the project, located in the hills of central Chile, I wanted to bring these natural materials and colours into this family space with the objective that the clients would feel that they were experiancing the natural world within their own internal space.
Image Credits
Italo Arriaza Photographer
Project Overview
Close Horizon House Extension has been a Bronze winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2022 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Bronze Recognition
Karla Aliaga Mac Dermitt was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work Close Horizon House Extension .
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Close Horizon: A Stunning House Extension by Karla Aliaga Mac Dermitt
Karla Aliaga Mac Dermitt unveils a breathtaking house extension project, Close Horizon, integrating nature into a family space in Lo Barnechea, Santiago Chile.
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