2018 Americas Prize
Tierra Chiloe Hotel
MOBIL Arquitectos
Castro, Chile
October 2017
PRIMARY AUTHOR
Antonio Lipthay
CONTRIBUTING AUTHOR
Sylvain Eymard-Duvernay (Collaborator)
CLIENT
Katari Hotelería Limitada
PHOTOGRAPHER
Nico Saieh Jorge Bustos Pía Vergara
OBJECTIVE
The design of the hotel starts from the idea of a bridge that connects the distant sights in a way that doesn’t alter the topography of the landscape. This bridge on the one hand suspends the rooms on the second floor while on the other it protects the common areas under a cieling of inverted slope, which projects the views in the distance and seeks the entrance of as much light as possible.
CONTEXT
The hotel was designed and built as an element of the nature of the place. Its architecture is a combination of the old Chiloe tradition with contemporary design tools. This is inserted in the place constituting an element that does not alter its surroundings, evoking the materiality and culture of the Island. From its location you can enjoy views across the sea and towards the Andes Mountains. It’s nearby views have at their disposal the permanent activity of the channels and the wetland of Pullao surrounding the peninsula.
PERFORMANCE
The logic of design builds sheltered interiors in a context very exposed to extreme climate conditions, which are projected towards the exterior enjoying the views of the landscape. The design of the hotel is the result of this dialog between protecting and taking advantage of the unique characteristics of the site, which together build the memory and experience of visiting Chiloé.
