Casa Topo
Casa Topo
Not to distract from the Peruvian landscape, Casa Topo was designed for minimal impact on the surrounding environment. The lower level of the home is tucked into a hillside with its stone-colored facade blending into the mountainous backdrop. Containing the main living spaces, sliding glass doors turn the room into an open-air pavilion that spills onto an outdoor terrace. Resting above is a large wooden box housing the sleeping areas. Although it appears to be completely opaque, screens camouflage floor-to-ceiling windows from the exterior while affording expansive views of the lagoon and the stream to the second story bedrooms.