History
MAPA Architects designed the Cabin in La Juanita. Construction completed in 2020. Prefabricated modules were assembled in Montevideo. Modules transported to the José Ignacio site for installation.
Architecture
The cabin employs prefabricated construction. Twin modules define private and social zones. A transparent walkway connects these units. Materials include wood, corrugated sheet metal, glass, and concrete.
Setting
The structure stands in La Juanita Forest, José Ignacio, Uruguay. Wooded landscape surrounds the site. The cabin subtly blends with its quiet, nature-rich environment. Sunlight filters through the forest canopy, creating shifting patterns on its surfaces.
Specifications
Total area 840 square feet. Twin modules for distinct private and social functions. Designed as a vacation retreat.
