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Un Hospedaje en el Pigüe, or A Lodging in the Pigüe by Mestizo Estudio Arquitectura, is a tranquil retreat in the Ecuadorian Amazon. It perches horizontally over a southeast ravine situated on a 2.5-hectare family-owned lot near the village of El Calvario in the Pastaza province of Ecuador.
The lodge is a blend of industrial and organic materials. It perches on the slope via repurposed metal pipes from the oil industry. It also uses wire mesh, rods, and natural elements of wood, stone, and bamboo, seamlessly blending with its surrounding wildlife. Meanwhile, the large living Pigüe tree integrated into the structure allows it to harmonize with the dense rainforest.
A Lodging in the Pigüe features a facade made of recycled materials. Its main wall consists of a welded wire mesh formwork filled with broken rocks or stones. Bamboo and wood cover the ceilings, and glass panels separate communal and private areas. These expansive glazing also allow natural light inside while offering a fully immersive experience of the natural Amazonian environment.
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Meanwhile, its extended roof protects against heavy rains and winds. The pilings of recycled pipes also protect the structure from moisture and enable the installation of biofilters for wastewater treatment. The space created below the lodge offers natural vegetation regeneration that also helps stabilize the slopy terrain.
Aside from the open deck, A Lodging in the Pigüe has a cantilevered netted seating area outside. Here, guests can lounge and thoroughly soak in their surroundings. This place is designed to offer rest with direct interaction with its natural habitat.
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