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Morerava Cabins

The document describes cabins called Morerava Cabins that were designed and built on Easter Island, Chile in 2009-2010. The architects saw an opportunity to design cabins for families that would have minimal environmental impact. They developed a prefabricated modular design that was constructed off site and shipped to Easter Island to minimize resource use. Each cabin provides 60 square meters of space plus outdoor decks, and sustainable features like cross ventilation help keep temperatures comfortable without mechanical systems.

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Morerava Cabins

The document describes cabins called Morerava Cabins that were designed and built on Easter Island, Chile in 2009-2010. The architects saw an opportunity to design cabins for families that would have minimal environmental impact. They developed a prefabricated modular design that was constructed off site and shipped to Easter Island to minimize resource use. Each cabin provides 60 square meters of space plus outdoor decks, and sustainable features like cross ventilation help keep temperatures comfortable without mechanical systems.

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MORERAVA

CABINS
- MEGHNA JAYANARAYANAN (2018701528)
INTRODUCTION

ARCHITECTS: AATA Associate Architects


LOCATION: Hanga Roa, Easter Island, Chile
CLIENT: Cabañas Morerava
CONSTRUCTION: Alejandro Martinez Z.
AREA: 77 sqm
PROJECT YEAR: 2009-2010
MORERAVA CABINS

The original idea of the Morerava Cabins


started when the architects saw an
opportunity to create a tourist complex
on Easter Island in 2009. Analysing the
tourist market on the Island they quickly
realized most sectors were well developed,
spanning from luxury Hotels to private
homes and camping, however one niche
sector was not covered: family friendly
cabins which meet certain quality
standards.

SITE PLAN
MORERAVA CABINS

When the architects started to design the


cabins they realized a very bespoke design
would be required in order to correspond to
the unique and delicate context of the
island. The construction process, material
resourcing and daily usage of the cabins had
to have minimal impact on the very fragile
environment of Easter Island.
THE CABIN MODULE

Taking everything into account


the architects developed the
idea of a prefabricated design.
The entire prefabrication was
executed on the continent and
then shipped by boat. This
ensured minimal local impact
and avoided the use of any
material from the island. The
design of the module emerges
from the optimization of
common materials available on
the market.

Each cabin has 60 sqm plus 17


sqm on terraced decks and is
equipped for upto 6 people.
THE CABIN MODULE

For example, modulation between pillars is


120cm is half the length of a plate, resulting in
less waste of material.

The construction process, material


resourcing and daily usage of the cabins had
to have minimal impact on the very fragile
environment of Easter Island.
THE CABIN MODULE

Since the temperature on Easter Island is


always close to the comfort zone
(subtropical climate), it was not necessary to
add thermal insulation, allowing what
traditionally would leave the interior structure
of the panels visible. This results in savings in
material and workmanship and, as the timber
structure is visible, creates an interesting
design.
THE CABIN MODULE

PLAN AND ELEVATION


SUSTAINABLE FEATURES

A space between ceiling


panels and zinc cover
thermally insulates the
roof structure, allowing the
natural air ventilation to
remove any built-up heat.

They implemented
continuous windows on
either side of the huts in
order to allow for sufficient
interior luminance and
cross ventilation avoiding
the need of any mechanical
systems. The location of all
windows prevent visual
connections from cabin to
cabin allowing for the
necessary privacy amongst
all visitors.

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