WHALE! is an architecture firm founded in Santiago, Chile in 2012, focusing on the relationship between architecture, territory, and landscape. It emphasizes how topography significantly influences architectural design and development processes. The firm believes architecture can shape human experiences, emotions, and connections with the environment. The name WHALE! originated during the construction of the Stranded House when a friend remarked that the structure resembled a whale skeleton at the Pacific Ocean's edge. This imagery has become integral to the firm's creative identity and approach to architecture.
The architecture firm WHALE! effectively integrates territory and landscape dynamics, emphasizing architecture's role in shaping spatial experiences and human relationships with the environment.
Founded in Santiago, Chile in 2012, WHALE! prioritizes the interaction between architecture and its context, considering topography as a critical factor in design and development.
The name WHALE! emerged from a serendipitous moment during the construction of the Stranded House, where its skeletal structure resembled that of a whale.
Architects Branko Pavlović and Luca Montanarella focus on creating spaces that not only serve functional purposes but also profoundly influence how individuals experience and engage with their surroundings.
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