The timber wall that defines the main entrance and directs the gaze toward the river folds and unfolds to become the roof that extends toward the Bío-Bío landscape, creating a continuous architectural gesture that shapes both the arrival sequence and the experience of inhabiting the space.

The project originated from the intention to reclaim an underutilized area of the garden, transforming it into a sheltered and flexible space capable of hosting family gatherings and social events throughout the year. Located in Villuco Alto, on the slopes of Manquimávida Hill, the design challenge was to enhance the site's greatest qualities: expansive views of the Bío-Bío River, western sunlight, and the richness of the existing landscape.

The intervention carefully adapts to the natural slope of the terrain, preserving the existing trees and landscape elements within a constrained site bordered by neighboring properties, the street, and a series of timber retaining terraces descending toward the west.

The project is organized beneath a large butterfly-shaped roof supported by a steel structure of columns and beams. The roof is intentionally separated from the enclosing walls, allowing natural light to penetrate the interior while framing the surrounding tree canopies as part of the spatial experience.

Programmatically, the space is articulated through a series of walls that emerge from the main structural columns. The eastern wall houses the grill and kitchen cabinetry; the southern wall incorporates a window connecting the pavilion visually to the main house while displaying works by local artists; the northern wall defines a lounge area; and the western wall opens completely toward the terrace and landscape, making the view of the Bío-Bío River the focal point of the project.

An independent entrance from the street leads visitors through a path that integrates existing trees, rocks, and landscape features. The timber wall and roof accompany the visitor from the moment of arrival, guiding them toward the central gathering space and terrace, where views extend across the river and toward the distant Andes, particularly during the golden light of sunset.

Today, the pavilion has become a vibrant social hub for the family, activating a previously overlooked area of the property and allowing it to be enjoyed throughout all seasons of the year.