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© Thibaud Poirier In the extreme south, the days are volatile. You can have winter in the morning, spring in the afternoon, and autumn in the evening within the same day. The architecture here must be prepared for anything: the windows are reinforced and the metallic cladding is able to withstand extreme winds. The concrete and brick structures topped with steep, metallic roofs protect their inhabitants from the extreme and unforgiving elements. Thibaud Poirier © Thibaud Poirier Similar to alpine dwellings, the austere design of Patagonian houses combines traditional materials like wood, typically Patagonian Cypress, and stone with more contemporary materials like concrete, glass, and sheet metal. The landscape is a primordial element in the design process. The houses highlight the surrounding topography while simultaneously blending in with it. 

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