"The locations of four small pavilions were guided by the trees and the topography to remain very silent, respectful of the environment," said the studio. 

"Wrapped in forest; covered by the treetops and floated off the ground. There are connections between them by light walkways, which improve the interior-exterior experience."

"The architecture and its users live in symbiosis with the forest; they become part of and supplement the natural micro-ecosystem," the architects added.

Visitors see a simple construction, without technical complications, with a lot of detail in the placement of its materials. There is a wide variety of apparent materials that will age with dignity over time and will blend with the surroundings.

The architects translated the love for nature and the original lifestyle of users into a "minimal footprint", not to destroy natural contexts but to build in conjunction with them.

"For energy, rather than producing, consume the minimum. For water consumption, use gravity and reduce usage. For rain, allow infiltration into subsoil and natural water streams avoiding erosion," the studio added.

"For flora and fauna, integrate ourselves into their cycles. For substrate, regenerate what has been damaged by the human footprint." 

For the economic factor, the architects tried to build the houses from the most logical local resources. For lighting, the pavilions take advantage of daylight and reduce night lighting consumption. For temperature control, they include traditional passive systems. For technology, the pavilions focused communications and simplified everyday tasks. For useful life, they recognize our environment. 

Site plan

Ground floor plan

Section A-A

Section B-B

Access facade

West elevation

East elevation

Diagram for minimum footprint 

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