Among Quillayes کوہی غسل خانہ by Hector Nava is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award آسنین انعام in سسٹین ایبل پروڈکٹس، پراجیکٹس ءِ گرین ڈیزائن Competition Category.
آسنسسٹین ایبل پروڈکٹ· 2025
Among Quillayes کوہی غسل خانہ
by Hector Nava
Client: Héctor Nava.
A' Design Award آسنین انعام Winner in سسٹین ایبل پروڈکٹ Category
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About Among Quillayes کوہی غسل خانہ
ایں تعمیراتی پروجیکٹ اے ممتاز قدرتی ماحول ء میاں واستہ بیت و دیم سازی و منظرہ ء تعلق ء نوکیں سرا تعریف کنت، پائیداریء سرا توجہ ء گون۔ اے باشکوہ کوئیلایز ء جنگل ء گرد ڈیزائن کنگ بیت، پروجیکٹ ماحولیاتی اثر ء کمیں کنت و اے ءِ اطراف ء گون بے درزا یکجا بیت۔ ایں مقامی منبع آں، کم اثر آں مواد چہ کہ لکڑ، قدرتی پتھر و دوبارہ استعمال کنگ بوتگیں ریلوے سلیپر آں استفادہ کنت و اے قدرت ء گون ہم آہنگی ء میاں اے دہاتی پھت شانداری جمالیات جوڑ کنت۔ ڈیزائن توانائی ءِ کارکردگی ءِ سرا زور دیت، کل کاربن فٹ پرنٹ ء کم کنت و درازمدت آں ماحولیاتی توازن ء فروغ دیت۔
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award آسنین انعام
Among Quillayes کوہی غسل خانہ A' Design Award آسنین انعام ءِ ورگ آ انت، معزز اعتراف کہ آ جوانیں ڈیزائناں دیگ بیت کہ جوانیں ڈولا ڈیزائن کنگ بوتگیں تخلیقاں چہ متوقع پیشہ ورانہ ءُ صنعتی ضرورتاں پورا کننت۔ آسن ءِ ورگ آ وتی خالقاں ءِ مزن مہارت، اعلیٰ ماہری، ماہرانہ سمجھ ءُ تخلیقی صلاحیت پیش کننت۔ Among Quillayes کوہی غسل خانہ چہ امید کنگ بیت کہ آ یک باز قدر کنگ بوتگیں، ساراہگ بوتگیں ءُ پیارکنگ بوتگیں تخلیق بیت کہ عملی ءُ جدت ءِ انت۔ ای ڈیزائن کہ A' Design Award آسنین انعام ءَ برتگ، صنعت ءِ بہترین طریقہ یکجا کنت ءُ علم ءُ صلاحیت گوں جوڑ بوتگیں قابل تکنیکی خصوصیتاں دار انت۔ Among Quillayes کوہی غسل خانہ ءِ سنجیدگی ءِ سببا عزت کنگ بیت ءُ آ زندگی ءِ معیار ءَ بہتری آرگ ءِ پہ جوڑ کنگ بوتگ کہ جہان ءَ جوانتر جاگہ جوڑ کنگ ءَ مدد کنت۔
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This design is a sustainable architectural proposal that seamlessly integrates into its natural surroundings, respecting and enhancing the existing ecosystem. What sets it apart is its focus on minimal environmental impact and the use of locally sourced, low-impact materials such as wood, natural stone, and reclaimed railway sleepers. The harmony between architecture and nature, combined with a rustic yet refined aesthetic, makes it a model of sustainability and respect for the landscape.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The project measures 3.45 m in width, 2.00 m in depth, and covers approximately 7 m². The maximum facade height is 3.2 m, adapting to the roof slope and respecting the natural topography. The design harmoniously integrates with the environment, optimizing the relationship between structure, materials, and landscape.
- Tags
- Integration with the landscape, sustainable architecture, natural materials, adaptation to the terrain, bioclimatic design, respect for the environment, terraced platforms, vegetation preservation.
- Production Technology
- The design follows a contextual architecture approach, blending site analysis, digital modeling, and exploratory models. Durable materials like natural stone, concrete, recycled wooden sleepers, and wood were chosen for their environmental harmony. Terraced platforms follow the topography, optimizing views and circulation. Sustainability principles were prioritized to minimize environmental impact and enhance construction efficiency.
- Design Challenge
- The biggest challenge in this design was balancing integration with the natural environment while meeting local regulations and technical requirements. Adapting to the mountainous terrain and preserving a landmark tree required innovative solutions to protect the ecosystem. Additionally, selecting sustainable materials was complex due to the limited availability of local options that met durability and aesthetic needs. Overcoming these obstacles required a creative approach and thorough site analysis.
- Research
- The project explores how architecture can respectfully integrate with the natural landscape using sustainable materials. Data collected through site visits and analysis of locally available materials shows that natural materials strengthen the connection between the design and its environment. This approach fosters sustainable architecture by promoting environmentally respectful solutions and creating functional spaces.
- Inspiration
- This project integrates architecture with nature, prioritizing minimal intervention and preserving the majestic arrayán tree as the centerpiece. Guided by site-specific research, the design utilizes sustainable materials like natural stone, concrete, and wooden sleepers for durability and aesthetic harmony. The terraced platforms follow the natural terrain, ensuring a seamless connection between the built environment and the landscape.
- Project Duration
- The project started in March 2024 and finished in July 2024, located in the Arrayán mountain region in Lo Barnechea, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile.
- Operation Flow
- This space seamlessly blends with its surroundings, offering a welcoming and functional experience. The structure follows the land's shape, creating terraces that connect visually with the landscape. Wood and stone materials provide warmth and durability, while the layout optimizes light and ventilation. Every element is thoughtfully designed to ensure comfort and harmony with nature, enhancing the overall user experience.
- Patents
- Copyright © Héctor Nava, [2024]
- Team Members
- Architect: Héctor Nava.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Héctor Nava, Landscape and Architecture, 2024.
Image #2: Illustrator Héctor Nava, Design and Nature, 2024.
Image #3: Photographer Héctor Nava, Integration of Elements, 2024.
Image #4: Illustrator Héctor Nava, Cabin interior, 2024.
Image #5: Photographer Héctor Nava, Platform and Topography, 2024.
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