Casa Rima

Casa Rima
© Juan Pablo Calderón

CASA RIMA

Cristián Romero Valente

ARCHITECTS
Cristián Romero Valente

CONSTRUCTION
Diego Román

MAIN CONTRACTOR
Amas Constructora

MANUFACTURERS
Atl, Coggiola Mármoles, Led Studio, Verre, Valmex

PHOTOGRAPHS
Juan Pablo Calderón

AREA
192 M²

YEAR
2024

LOCATION
Los Vilos, Chile

CATEGORY
Houses

English description provided by the architects.

Casa Rima
© Juan Pablo Calderón
Casa Rima
© Juan Pablo Calderón

Located on the coast of Los Vilos, in northern Chile, this residence is conceived as a refuge in close dialogue with the landscape.

The aim was to create architecture that frames the horizon and allows the sound of the sea to be heard, while providing shelter from the southern winds characteristic of the area.

Casa Rima
© Juan Pablo Calderón
Casa Rima
© Juan Pablo Calderón

This intention defined both the site placement and the use of a continuous wall that protects the interior spaces without interrupting the full opening toward the ocean.

Access is resolved through a ramp-like floor that connects the parking area to the entrance hall’s large window, acting as a gradual promenade that prepares the visitor for the encounter with the sea.

Casa Rima
© Juan Pablo Calderón
Casa Rima
© Juan Pablo Calderón

This gesture is complemented by interior courtyards that organize the floor plan, bringing natural light, cross-ventilation, and a smooth transition between the different spaces.

The house unfolds on a single level, with a linear scheme linking the entrance to the social area and the terrace with pool.

The common spaces living room, dining room, and kitchen open fully toward the landscape through expansive windows, while the bedrooms are located at the ends, preserving privacy yet remaining connected to ocean views and the natural light filtered through the courtyards.

Casa Rima
© Juan Pablo Calderón
Casa Rima
© Juan Pablo Calderón
Casa Rima
© Juan Pablo Calderón

The eaves are a central element of the architecture.

Designed as horizontal extensions, they control solar radiation, provide shade, and dissolve the boundary between indoors and outdoors.

Their structure is made of steel beams treated to resist marine corrosion, integrated into the roof as part of both the design and the house’s long-term durability.

The material palette is kept sober and honest: exposed concrete for the main walls, wood to add warmth and texture, and large glass panels that capture and reflect the coastal scenery.

Casa Rima
© Juan Pablo Calderón
Casa Rima
© Juan Pablo Calderón

The combination of these materials, together with the courtyards and eaves, creates a comfortable microclimate and a lasting connection with the sea.

The Rima House is a quiet retreat, designed to inhabit the coastal landscape through a complete sensory experience: feeling the filtered wind, listening to the sea, and contemplating the horizon in stillness.


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Section - 1-1', 2-2'
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Section - 3-3'
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Elevations - West, East
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Elevations - South, North

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Plan - Site
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Planta - Localizaçao
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Plan - Roof
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Plan - First floor