The person who built it lives there, and the curious can see the inside.
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Villa de Leyva, Boyacá, is known for its colonial charm and impressive architectural heritage. Among its most notable jewels is the Casa Terracota, a building that holds the title of being the largest ceramics house in the world. This impressive work was designed by the Bogotá architect Octavio Mendoza Morales, and the most surprising thing is that it is completely habitable.
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The Terracotta House, built without the use of machinery, was handcrafted from baked clay. During the approximately 13 years it took to build, Mendoza fused creativity and nature, achieving a one-of-a-kind structure. Inside, the objects are made from natural fibers, evoking ancient artisan techniques, giving it a rustic and ancestral touch.
The Terracotta House has become a must-see destination in Boyacá
This space has everything needed to live comfortably: kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, a second floor and even a terrace, all of these spaces organically integrated into the clay structure. One of the most fascinating features of the Terracotta House is its ability to maintain a stable temperature inside, thanks to the insulating properties of clay.
In addition to being a functional architectural work, with access to drinking water and electricity, the house stands as a true artistic icon. Its curved shapes, natural textures and perfect integration with the environment make it an unmissable tourist destination for those visiting Villa de Leyva.
This place not only surprises those who live there, but also visitors, both national and foreign, who are amazed by the fusion of art and architecture. Octavio Mendoza managed to create something more than a house: a work of art that challenges the limits of traditional architecture.
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