top of page
DSC_9041.jpg

GARDEN HOUSE
ACACIAS, COLOMBIA

A tropical biophilic home that nurtures well-being through constant connection with nature

Acacias, Colombia

​

Private Client

 

300 sqm

​

2014 - 2016

​

RIBA Stages 2 - 4

​

Built

​

Location:

               

Client:

​

Site:  

                      

Year:

                      

Services:

              

Status:      

​

Project Overview
Garden House is a compact home for a couple and their child, designed to immerse daily life in the sensory richness of a tropical garden. The flexible layout allows part of the house to become a self-contained apartment for future use or rental.

​

Design Approach
Every room maintains contact with vegetation, fostering calm and wellbeing. Shaded outdoor living areas and natural ventilation reduce cooling loads while enhancing comfort.

​

Materials & Construction
Built with locally made clay bricks and timber, the house balances thermal stability, sustainability, and tactile warmth.

​

Spatial Experience
The plan opens towards interior gardens and framed views of lush vegetation, creating a sense of openness and constant dialogue with nature.

​

Landscape Integration
Edible plants, native species, and permeable surfaces create microclimates that support biodiversity and enrich sensory experience.

​

© 2026 by CLB Studio Limited

bottom of page