{"id":320,"date":"2026-01-10T13:37:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T13:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kudoscript.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/10\/reflective-glass-surfaces-mirror-the-rocky-terrain-across-andean-cabin-by-rtresarquitectos\/"},"modified":"2026-01-10T13:37:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T13:37:06","slug":"reflective-glass-surfaces-mirror-the-rocky-terrain-across-andean-cabin-by-rtresarquitectos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kudoscript.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/10\/reflective-glass-surfaces-mirror-the-rocky-terrain-across-andean-cabin-by-rtresarquitectos\/","title":{"rendered":"reflective glass surfaces mirror the rocky terrain across andean cabin by rtresarquitectos"},"content":{"rendered":"

faceted geometry and reflective glass respond to the andes<\/h2>\n

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Set within the rugged terrain of the Andes<\/strong><\/a>, the Rumi \u00d1ahui Cabin by Rtresarquitectos negotiates its presence through reflection, fragmentation, and elevation, allowing the site to remain the dominant force. Facing east, the building adopts a faceted envelope composed of angular elements that recall suspended rocks<\/strong><\/a> scattered across the hillside. These articulated surfaces visually break down the volume, offering protection from prevailing winds. The geometry softens the mass of the cabin, translating geological conditions into an architectural language.<\/p>\n

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A continuous wall of reflective glass mirrors the surrounding landscape, dissolving the edges of the cabin and reducing its visual impact from a distance. Rather than functioning purely as transparency, the facade<\/strong><\/a> absorbs the colors, textures, and changing light of the Andes, while also capturing the afternoon sun.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The volume is elevated above the ground, allowing the rocky landscape to flow freely beneath it, a gesture that minimizes physical intervention on the terrain and contributes to improved thermal performance by reducing direct ground contact.<\/p>\n

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rumi \u00f1ahui cabin by rtresarquitectos adopts passive strategies<\/h2>\n

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Rumi \u00d1ahui Cabin operates as a response to the landscape. Through elevation, reflection, and material restraint, the Cajamarca-based team<\/a><\/strong> at Rtresarquitectos delivers a project where architecture allows the Andean landscape to remain the primary protagonist.<\/p>\n

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Inside, the landscape continues to shape the spatial experience. A large horizontal window facing east frames the surrounding topography, while semi-reflective glazed panels extend exterior views into the interior, visually dissolving enclosure. The furniture reinforces this dialogue: reflective kitchen fittings and a sculptural washbasin evoke carved, suspended rocks, translating the site\u2019s geological character into a domestic scale.<\/p>\n

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Environmental performance is embedded throughout the project. The compact rectangular plan and east\u2013west orientation are calibrated to optimize solar gain, while passive strategies, such as thermally massive materials, airtight windows, and controlled ventilation, support thermal efficiency. These are complemented by active systems, including photovoltaic panels and a biodigester for waste management, consolidating a sustainable approach that remains quietly integrated into the architecture.<\/p>\n

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a faceted east facade fragments the cabin\u2019s mass<\/p>\n

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the glass-clad volume stretches horizontally across the rocky Andean hillside<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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shielding the elevated cabin from prevailing winds<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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situating the cabin within the vast andean topography<\/p>\n

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a narrow access route weaves through rocks toward the elevated glass volume<\/p>\n

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the mirrored surface blends the cabin into its rocky setting when viewed from a distance<\/p>\n

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the sculptural washbasin echoes the geology of the site<\/p>\n

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steel grating steps trace the natural rock formation, minimizing ground disturbance<\/p>\n

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the sculptural washbasin echoes the geology of the site within the interior<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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exposed concrete, timber ceilings, and filtered daylight define the restrained interior palette<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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interior spaces frame the landscape through large horizontal openings<\/p>\n

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exposed concrete, timber ceilings, and filtered daylight define the restrained interior palette<\/p>\n

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framing views while hovering above the slope<\/p>\n

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a project where architecture allows the landscape to remain the primary protagonist<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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the facade absorbs the colors, textures, and changing light of the Andes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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name:<\/strong> Rumi \u00d1ahui Cabin<\/p>\n

architect:<\/strong> Rtresarquitectos<\/a> | @rtresarquitectos<\/a><\/p>\n

location:<\/strong> Andes, Peru<\/p>\n

design team<\/strong>: Roberto Rojas, Danny Zamora, Jehu Rodriguez, Nilton Murga, Diana Ord\u00f3\u00f1ez, Lesslie Castro, Damar Pacheco<\/p>\n

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photographer:<\/strong> Vinicios Barros<\/p>\n

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