Nautical Asphalt Homes

The Maitencillo House is Perfect for Seafaring

Mas Fernandez Arquitectos is the design firm behind the Maitencillo House, a single-storey residence located in the Chilean countryside. A vivid turquoise door provides a dash of color in this otherwise monochromatic asphalt-clad home.

Working with a limited budget, the architects chose a rectangular layout to maximize space. The architects explain, "The root of the project arises from basic geometric figure the rectangle, which allows a simple location of the house in the area, taking into account the orientation and the views."

The timber-planked interior contrasts nicely with the asphalt exterior, creating a distinctly nautical aesthetic. The vibrant front door opens into an open-concept kitchen, living and dining area, which is framed by a sliding glass door which opens towards the garden.

Nautical-inspired Home Design
Asphalt exteriors, vibrant front doors, and timber-planked interiors can create unique nautical aesthetics, perfect for seafaring and beachfront properties.
Maximizing Space with Basic Geometric Figures
Designing single-storey rectangular layouts can help in maximizing spaces even with a limited budget.
Mixing Contrasting Materials for Unique House Designs
Pairing contrasting materials, like asphalt and timber, can create distinct house designs and enhance the aesthetic appeal of any home.

Sectors Adopting This

Architecture
Design firms and architects can experiment with contrasting materials and explore basic geometric shapes, like rectangles, to create innovative and aesthetically pleasing house designs.
Real Estate
Developers can explore nautical-inspired designs and capitalize on beachfront properties to attract potential buyers and offer unique home designs.
Construction Supplies
Manufacturers of construction supplies can explore opportunities in offering new and unique materials that can be paired together to create contrasting house designs.
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