GZ1 House, designed by Paul Steel Bouza Arquitecto and completed in 2017, is a 65-square-meter mountain retreat located on a peninsula in Lonconaos Lake, near Futaleufú in the Chilean Patagonia. The design is a direct response to the area's challenging weather and stunning landscape, strategically orienting the home to frame the lake's main view while leaving everything else behind. The house features an "A" shape in its floor plan, with a narrow back section dedicated to service rooms and utilities. In contrast, the living room and main bedroom are situated at the front, opening onto a terrace directly above the lake. A full glass wall connects the main living space and bedroom to the terrace, providing an unobstructed and immersive view of the water and surrounding greenery. The entrance to the house is through a small backyard with an acrylic roof, offering a sheltered entryway. The house is built primarily of wood, a material chosen for its ability to withstand the extreme climatic conditions of the region. Project credits Architects: Paul Steel Bouza Arquitecto Location: Futaleufú, Chile Completion: 2017 Photography: Gustavo Zylbersztajn Manufacturers: Amesti, Budnik, Cerestain ultra, Chilcorrofin, Formasur