Designed to Belong
Awasi’s architecture takes its cues from nature.
In the wild, camouflage is an art of adaptation. A puma’s coat disappears against the grasses of Patagonia. In the Atlantic Rainforest, insects mimic leaves and branches, becoming almost indistinguishable from the vegetation around them.
Nature has perfected the ability to blend in. Architecture, too, can learn from it.
Across Awasi’s lodges, natural materials, earthy colors, and thoughtful positioning allow each villa to become part of its surroundings.
Inspired by the Wild
In Patagonia, where pumas move almost unseen through the lenga forests and open grasslands, Awasi’s villas follow a similar principle of discretion.
Inspired by traditional Patagonian refuges and gaucho outposts, the structures are built in native wood, echoing the surrounding forest. Raised on stilts to preserve the native vegetation below, they open toward views of Lake Sarmiento and the Torres del Paine mountains.
Among the Treetops
At Awasi Iguazú, our villas are scattered throughout the jungle, tucked among the trees. Also raised on stilts, they leave the forest floor largely undisturbed.
Wooden structures and natural tones echo the trunks and branches outside, while expansive windows and private terraces bring the rainforest into view.
Rooted in the Land
Awasi Atacama draws on the traditional building techniques of northern Chile. Inspired by the circular dwellings of the ancient settlement of Tulor, the rooms are built using adobe, stone, and thatch. Their earthy colors mirror the surrounding desert and mountains.
At the foothills of the Andes, Awasi Mendoza draws inspiration from the region’s Spanish colonial architecture. Surrounded by vineyards, its villas feature natural tones and understated forms that complement the landscape.
Between Forest and Sea
At Awasi Santa Catarina, reforested wood and green roofs help the villas blend into the coastal vegetation. Individual solar panels harness the region’s abundant sunlight, while natural cross-ventilation helps regulate indoor temperatures, reducing the need for air conditioning.
Five lodges, one guiding principle: architecture that belongs to its surroundings, allowing nature to remain the protagonist.
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