This Chilean Home’s Folded Metal Roof Recalls the Art of Origami
A modular vacation home in the coastal region of Valparaíso lets in light and views with a pleated roof.
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Designed as a beach getaway, Casa Origami by Mas Fernandez Arquitectos Asociados embraces its coastal setting and the accompanying vistas. Nestled into the center of a hillside, the narrow home is oriented to maximize sun and views, which frame the landscape while providing privacy from neighbors at either end.
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Anna Squier
Anna Jones is a designer and founder of MOD Design in Des Moines, IA. After receiving a BA in Architecture, she practiced at award winning design firms in the Central States Region.
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