House by the Cautín River exterior

A Chilean Cabin Rises Amidst Ancient Trees in the Andes Mountains

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The pine wood–clad cabin sits atop an elevated platform (left behind by a previous builder in a failed first construction attempt) and overlooks the Cautín River. "This river travels through central Chile, but this place is special because it is where the river originates," explains architect Daniel Iragüen.