Casa Terracota, Architectural attraction in Villa de Leyva, Colombia.
Description
Casa Terracota is a residential building constructed entirely from clay and ceramic materials, featuring organic curves and irregular shapes that create a striking terracotta-colored structure spanning several thousand square feet.
History
Colombian architect Octavio Mendoza Morales began construction in the early 2000s, spending several years molding each clay component by hand to revive ancient building techniques with modern ecological principles.
Culture
The building serves as an educational center promoting sustainable architecture through workshops and guided tours that demonstrate traditional clay construction methods passed down through generations in the Colombian highlands.
Practical
The site opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 AM to 4:50 PM and Monday from 10:00 AM to 4:50 PM, located about 10 minutes by car from Villa de Leyva's historic center.
Did you know?
The clay walls naturally regulate interior temperature year-round without artificial heating or cooling systems, maintaining comfortable conditions while reducing energy consumption and environmental impact throughout the building.
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