The new Guesthouse-Hermitage is located within the Monastic Complex of Siloe, which spans an area of 38,000 square meters across a network of hilly pathways. The four living units, designated as external guest accommodations for occasional visitors to the Siloe community, are seamlessly integrated into the natural terrain and have been constructed without altering the surrounding landscape, pioneering a new form of sustainable living.
Each housing unit, entirely complementary to the monastery's structure, comprises a bedroom with a kitchenette, a bathroom, a balcony on the north side, and a loggia to the south. The design meets accessibility standards. The building features a wooden load-bearing structure and infill, is earthquake-resistant, naturally ventilated, and fully adheres to bioarchitecture principles through the use of entirely recyclable natural materials.
The roof, floors, and walls, also made of wood, are breathable and highly insulated; the ventilated roofing is made of zinc-titanium, while the exposed wood is larch allowed to undergo natural oxidation. The module has been designed with larger glazed surfaces on the northwest side to maximize diffused light, while the south façade consists of infilled walls with smaller glass surfaces protected by an overhanging eave. External infill, flooring, and window frames are all made of larch wood.
To promote the clustering of the small buildings and land economy, and since there are no views or openings between the structures, they have been built a minimum of 5 meters apart, designed as part of a single building.
