Project: ANNA House
Location: El Arrayán, Metropolitan Region, Chile
Year: 2022
Architects: Carlos Peña / Gregorio Vásquez
Area: 270 m²​

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Nestled at the foothills of the Andes in Santiago's El Arrayán sector, ANNA House emerges as an architectural piece attuned to its natural surroundings, enveloped by a lush forest of native species. This location marks the beginning of the route to the Metropolitan Region's ski centers, bestowing upon the site a threshold character between city and mountain. The design draws inspiration from the mountain's geometry and the aspiration to inhabit the landscape with sensitivity.​

Conceived for a family seeking full accessibility for their daughter and a creative space for visual artist Cecilia Avendaño, the house opens up to the landscape through expansive glazed planes and a panoramic terrace.​

Its architecture features inclined volumes and contemporary materials—corrugated steel, concrete, and glass—contrasted by interiors clad in native wood, imparting warmth, shelter, and an intimate atmosphere amidst the forest.​More than a residence, ANNA House serves as a gallery to contemplate, create, and inhabit the landscape.​