Hebra Arquitectos, a Chilean architectural firm, has designed a house in southern Chile featuring native oak cladding and distinctively faceted roofs arranged in a V-shaped layout to maximize views of a nearby lake. This project was commissioned by a couple seeking a spacious holiday retreat to accommodate visits from their three adult daughters. Situated in Chiles Los Ros region, the house is perched on a sloped site overlooking Lake Ranco. A primary objective for the architectural studio was to ensure the home captures views of the lake to the south while also allowing sunlight to illuminate the northern facade.Designer: Hebra ArquitectectosTo achieve their design goals, the team created a house consisting of two square-plan volumes, each rotated 45 degrees about the other. The structure spans two levels and is crowned with faceted metal roofs. Earthy materials were selected for both the interior and exterior to harmonize the house with its natural surroundings.The public and private spaces have been segregated. One of the volumes features a double-height space that includes the kitchen, dining area, and living room. Tall glass panels above the kitchen allow northern sunlight to flood and enable cross ventilation. Upstairs, the communal area includes a media room and a telecommuting office, with a glazed interior wall that enhances the airy atmosphere of the public space. In search of a relationship with the site, native woods were used hualle oak for the exterior and interior cladding, and coige for the furniture doors in the common areas, said Hebra Arquitectos.The mezzanine is reached by a bridge that runs along one wall, adorned with a black metal railing. This wall also hosts a prefabricated metal shelving system designed to accommodate wine, books, and decorative items. The public area includes a spacious, south-facing terrace, offering occupants a chance to enjoy views of the picturesque landscape. The other volume houses the primary bedroom and three guest rooms, with the guest rooms designed to optimize sleeping space.They were designed with a double bed at the base and two beds above it, which cross from side to side, to allow flexibility in their use, the team said.Beyond the two main volumes, the house features a distinct architectural element a small protrusion on the northern side, which serves as the entry vestibule. This protrusion is intentionally designed with a curved form and is clad in black wood, creating a striking contrast with the primary structure of the house. The unique design of the vestibule differentiates it visually from the rest of the house, and also adds an element of architectural interest, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of the home.The post Dual Volumes & Native Oak Cladding Dominate This Chilean Holiday Home With Breathtaking Lake Views first appeared on Yanko Design.