The project by Matias Zegers is a modern wine-tasting house surrounded by vineyards in Casablanca, Chile. Although the building has a modern design, weathered concrete was chosen as the main material because it is strong enough to blend naturally into the landscape.
Modern wine-tasting house – Casa Mirador, Chile
The flat-roofed house sits on a hill in the Casablanca Valley, surrounded by picturesque vineyards. Its monolithic pyramidal roof is carefully placed on layered concrete walls. The large front terrace, where an old mesquite tree stands, opens to vast views over the valley.
Weathered concrete – modern wine-tasting house
The interiors are arranged as a sequence of contrasting spaces, each with a different quality of light. The narrow entrance frames a breathtaking view of the sky. The main room is softly lit and intimate, with large windows framing panoramic vineyard views. Two wooden doors lead to the bright tasting room. Floor-to-ceiling glazing blurs the boundary between inside and outside, making the old mesquite tree appear like a relic in a museum display.
Floor-to-ceiling glazing offers a breathtaking view of the valley
Perhaps the most significant element is the sharp-edged concrete slab, which makes the roof seem almost weightless. The last room to the east is the quincho, an enclosed terrace with an olive tree in the center. To the south are the kitchen and dining area, with a unique view of the vineyards below.
Glass facade offers breathtaking views
The concrete was produced locally in small quantities. As a result, the walls reveal the effects of different weather conditions during construction. The facade has slight variations in color and texture, giving it a layered, handcrafted character.
Walk to the House
Small patio
Picture window
Overlooking the vineyards
Windows
Kitchen and dining room
Recessed seating
Small Kitchen
Beautiful night lighting 
In dense fog
Anna Lohan
Peter Dark
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