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Materials. To represent the stark contrasts present within the terrain, the base layer is composed of

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Form. The elevated second layer rests upon the base structure forming an “L” shaped cantilever that e

“Casa Monjas” was developed as a stylistic reflection of the surrounding neighbourhood in response to

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Slopes. While the compact solid base layer does not demand attention, it serves the function of accen

Layout. Conceptually, the house is composed of two volumetric types that define its layout: Firstly,

Text description provided by the architects. Cerro Monjas, situated in the heart of the city’s natura

Urban settlement patterns moulding to the natural landscape have resulted in a neighbourhood made up

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