Olimpo House

Maximizing the potential of each project is always one of our top priorities. In this regard, the demand is even greater when, as in this house, we have such a favorable starting point. Several factors determine this:

Firstly, the proportion of the facade width to the depth of the house, which is almost square (10.70m x 13.30m), is a rare occurrence in the closed block typology that is characteristic of city centers.

The location is also unique, facing a large garden square, which allows for attractive distant views of the city skyline without the usual intrusion of neighboring houses.

The generous height of the house, which reaches 3.15m, is also unusual, allowing for spatial relief and a section play that is not typical in residential buildings.

Starting from these premises, the house seems to almost beg us to create a large open space, facing the facade, which configures the day area of the house and opens up views to the square. This way, we can enhance the existing terrace, which is often forgotten in such a pleasant climate as the Mediterranean. The relationship between this space and the interior is reinforced by incorporating a large sliding window into the generous opening that defines the facade composition and allows the house to extend outwards.

The intentional integration of furniture pieces, the section play of the ceilings, as well as the treatment of the floors and lighting, provide order to this large open space and define, in a subtle way, the limit with the circulation axis that connects with the rest of the more private spaces of the house. in a subtle way, the limit with the circulation axis that connects with the rest of the more private spaces of the house.

In terms of materials, we seek a balance between stone materials, highlighted by the volume of the fireplace and the planter at the entrance, and wood in furniture and flooring, which provide warmth to the house.

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Data

Category: Interiorism
Usage: Housing
Year: 2015-2016
Location: Alicante
Status: Built

Crew

Photography: Enrique Agües

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