Photographer Cristobal Palma has sent us these images of Casa 11 Mujeres (Eleven Women House), a cliff-top house near Santiago in Chile by architect Mathias Klotz.
Designed as a holiday home to accommodate a family with eleven daughters, the house is built on a 45 degree slope.
Here’s some more information from Mathias Klotz:
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“ELEVEN WOMAN” house is a vacation home at Beranda. It stands on a site sloping down to Cachagua beach on the Pacific, 140 kilometers north of Santiago, Chile.
The brief was to provide a second home laid out on three levels for a couple with eleven daughters whose ages range from four to twenty, and to provide all services, a master bedroom, and spaces for entertaining and guests.
The site is on terrain with a steep slope (about 45 degrees), which offers a splendid view of the beach. The three stories are laid out as follows: the plinth is used for the shared spaced and includes a games room and TV room; the intermediate level contains the bedrooms of the eleven daughters, as well as two living rooms for different age groups; the upper level contains the services, the master bedroom, living room, and the family dining room.
Planned in bare concrete with travertine floors, “ELEVEN WOMAN” house adapts to the contours of its site by its extremely compact layout so as to offer splendid views from every room.
The terraces are spacious and protect the user from the strong southern winds, while a system of hinged shutters solves the problem of the glare on the west side.
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Posted by Rose Etherington
June 29th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
wow
June 29th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Thanks Dezeen,
Can we see some sections and plans please !!!
June 29th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
breathtaking
June 29th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Astonishing!
June 29th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
quite great! it seems spatially very complex. must be a joy to be there.
only thing that seems awkward are the materials…not an interesting palette.
June 29th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Stunning. Just stunning. I especially like the basic austerity of the interiors relieved by the colorful carpet.
June 29th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING
June 29th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
what views!
June 29th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
Absolutely stunning.
June 29th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
With this location, it would take a complete idiot as an architect to blow the project. Looking solely at the architecture without the landscape, especially the materials and detailing (why these awful radiators?), i actually think it is not really as great as the opportunity would have allowed. I would certainly move in anyway, though.
(Does anyone quickly know the manufacturer of the kid´s chairs?)
June 29th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
Seriously can we get some drawings please!
June 29th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
pure luxury! Love it
June 30th, 2008 at 12:14 am
Is that James Bond in the picture?
June 30th, 2008 at 2:12 am
how do i get there?
June 30th, 2008 at 5:01 am
Unreal… this is breathtaking!
June 30th, 2008 at 5:39 am
section and plans?
Can we see the 11 woman please !!!
June 30th, 2008 at 6:53 am
close ur eyes flying & jumping in the pool …
June 30th, 2008 at 7:03 am
This is incredible.
June 30th, 2008 at 7:08 am
You can check Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Fallingwater” for the exterioe of this house.
June 30th, 2008 at 7:42 am
Wait until the local council gets wind of all these pictures of people standing out on the ludicrous ledges and roofs without hand rails… or are they intentionally designed so that the girls can opt out of their eleven-strong sorority? High architecture suicide platforms. Try to miss the travertine on the way down, it leaves an awful mess.
June 30th, 2008 at 8:07 am
great house… not sure if its that family friendly for those 11 daughters but it will definitely be a great stay at the coast… stunning views!
June 30th, 2008 at 8:39 am
amazing!
i’d like to hear more information (such as materials, plans etc.)about this house..
June 30th, 2008 at 8:40 am
I would like to spend a vacation in that house but my wife would have a problem with the stairs (and the glass parapet) LOL
June 30th, 2008 at 8:43 am
11 daughters?!
June 30th, 2008 at 9:38 am
the bedroom looks like the one filmed in “Gattaca”. Uma Thurman’s house near the sea… imho, this house looks stunning!
June 30th, 2008 at 9:56 am
fantastic! simplicity on a gorgeous site!
June 30th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Una auténtica joya ¡¡¡
June 30th, 2008 at 10:09 am
if you know Mathias Klotz’s works this is not even the best, his fundamental understanding of spatial integrity is unparalleled and genuine… he is a wonder and someone who architecture students should look up to… not the glitzy architects of today
June 30th, 2008 at 10:10 am
There are 13 circular rooflights - how sweet - one for everyone in the family.
June 30th, 2008 at 10:43 am
incredible. . . …..
June 30th, 2008 at 11:14 am
Hey, you know waking up there?
June 30th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
I am speechless. This is truly amazing.
June 30th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Absolutely beautiful. I wonder if they harnesses for their children.
June 30th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
SQUIZITO !!!
June 30th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
…sounds like they really, really, REALLY wanted a son.
I like the house - way to go! I hope, it’s also wheel-chairable - you never know.
June 30th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Cristobal Palma is without a doubt the most talented architectural photographer in the world.Perfect lighting in every photo.
Great building, as well.
June 30th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Hi, you can have a look at the full set on:
http://www.cristobalpalma.com/index.php?pag=53
June 30th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
(rypat, thanks for the comments)
June 30th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
good work Cristobal. you have really brought out the essence of the spaces.
this work is astonishing.
“he is a wonder and someone who architecture students should look up to… not the glitzy architects of today”
absolutely agree with this.
June 30th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
OMG, is this heaven ?
June 30th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
This is BEAUTIFUL!!!
I wish I could see some plans & sections
June 30th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
the architecture is amazing! the system for the house is simple and ingenious, making good use of space and structure. also, the way the photographer captured the house is beautiful, capturing it’s essence with the houses sharp angles and dynamics.
buuttttt….. i wouldn’t want to stand on that guardless balcony — afraid of heights ^_^
June 30th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Klotzen statt kleckern?
June 30th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
excelente y genioso
June 30th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
I agree about the stunning! Also the comparison to F L Wright’s Falling Water. I kept thinking Cantilever! while looking at these photos.
Also wondering if the walls are concrete or wood.
Thanks,
Jackie
July 1st, 2008 at 12:02 am
I was lucky to attend a conference of Matias Klotz a year ago at school. All his projects are really interesting, and even this one is not his best. He is also a nice person and very funny. I really like how he works
July 1st, 2008 at 5:10 am
Asombroso lugar, fiel a su arquitectura Matias.
July 1st, 2008 at 5:47 am
Gorgeous.
July 1st, 2008 at 7:26 am
i wish to stay a day here
July 1st, 2008 at 8:02 am
the guy on the ledge is just asking to get pushed off.
July 1st, 2008 at 9:35 am
SUPERFLY!
July 1st, 2008 at 10:33 am
Shouldn’t there be some handrails on that upper ledge or at least a safety net beneath? Also some of the stairs wouldn’t pass code in the States and one platform that looked like the handrails were at knee height instead of 42″.
Other then that, fine building, pretty dramatic.
July 1st, 2008 at 11:03 am
Cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!4
July 1st, 2008 at 5:47 pm
very sensual very simple very very nice!!!!!!!!
July 2nd, 2008 at 12:27 am
it´s a nice house with nice wiews. Perfect for the pacific ocean. Cogratulations.
July 2nd, 2008 at 2:37 am
god love the natural light in all the rooms! thats my dream home.
July 2nd, 2008 at 9:25 am
good detail, lightwell & luminaire in one hole =)
July 2nd, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Wonderful….. a brilliant work!
July 3rd, 2008 at 1:52 am
Viendo este proyecto pienso en la gran posibillidad y responsabilidad que tenemos los arquitectos de crear espacios consecuentes con la naturaleza, en armonía con la creacion de Dios.
Sencillamente exquisito.
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July 3rd, 2008 at 12:49 pm
my favorite part is the rectilinear angles
July 3rd, 2008 at 1:19 pm
luxurious!
July 3rd, 2008 at 4:45 pm
I’m thinking Howard Roark….
July 4th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
wow! Thanks.
July 5th, 2008 at 10:32 am
the architecture is trying to be simple,but to have a simple architecture we should let the architecture to be itself.!
July 5th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
I agree with Peter on the site comment. Klotz has really selected where to land the concrete cubes. I’m not sure if its right or wrong, but definitely something to point out, in the sense that these houses need the surroundings to be something different. Nice house, excellent site. Clever Klotz.
July 5th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Now, the one to really congratulate is the photographer!!
July 9th, 2008 at 11:17 am
I am 58,once more I kick my backside for never be an architect and have a qualification to be in such project like you.Those types of angles,concrete,glass and the terrain I would love,like you, be drugged in to it. My sincere congratulation. Roberto Australia residente ,Brasilian by heart and birth.
July 9th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Fantastic! Abit too many steps for my taste, but phenomenol work. Love the minimalism, adore the forms, respect the language and admire the location. A perfect capture for each photo.
July 11th, 2008 at 1:22 am
great design, especially the attention to the spatial design. although the picture with the person standing on the platform with no railings whatsoever isn’t appealing…
isn’t that dangerous? who builds a deck with no railings or support?
July 13th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
unbelievable space……………
July 18th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
great at all levels! photographs absolutely amazing!
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:36 pm
el detalle de la estufa, cuek!!!!, mas trabajo en el area de calefaccion.en general increible la ubicacion y las vistas desde la casa ………………..
July 28th, 2008 at 6:24 am
Health and safety has gone mad these days. You can’t even build a one metre ledge with no wall that overlooks a certain death 10 metre drop onto solid concrete.
Literally: what was he thinking here? It’ll be fine. Kids know loads about not accidentally pushing each other to their deaths.
Nice views though.
July 28th, 2008 at 8:56 am
Awesome! Beautiful, Cool, Visceral! This is what architecture about!
I love the material and colour palatte. Isn’t how the colours of the sunset play off on the wood amazing?
I wonder if this is a house for just 1 family!
July 28th, 2008 at 8:58 am
Tom James,
I’m not sure but don’t you think there’s a glass rail there! I really, seriously doubt that the ledge is unbarricaded/ unguarded.
July 28th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
For the people who want to know about the place; it is a small town called Cachagua, 180kms north from Santiago, near Zapallar, one of the two loveliest sea-towns in the southern hemisphere.
August 13th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
The house has traces of “Fallingwater” of FLW.
The ladder to the deck outdoor, the areas streamed, the large fireplace.
Perfect construction, fantastic landscape.
August 16th, 2008 at 5:51 am
perfect for suicide
August 21st, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Kruto!