Casa Baladrar | langarita-navarro arquitectos

Benissa / Spain / 2013

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The scattered and trans-European city that the mountainous coast of Alicante has become, houses a heterogeneous population that is drawn to the sun, the sea, the temperate climate, the convenient public services and the leafy greenery. The promise of relaxing and hedonistic experiences captivates both seasonal tourists and long-term residents who see their expectations fulfilled amongst jasmine and bougainvilleas. The project draws from this context and is designed to meet the demands of multiple families in the summertime and as a haven for retirees the rest of the year. The house rests on terraces that were once used for farming, which resolve the steep gradient of the terrain. The plot's sloping nature means that there are some spectacular views of the sea from its upper reaches, while the lower portion looks over a wooded streambed that carries water into a pebble-strewn cove. The house takes advantage of the views and the breeze and makes the most of the uneven terrain and vegetation for the creation of small areas where activities can take place simultaneously, day and night. The existing trees were preserved and new species added in an effort to conquer the promising exuberance of local flora. The interior spaces are arranged in a cascade, with common areas on the upper floor adjoining the terraces with their views, and bedrooms on the lower floor with access to the garden and swimming pool. The detail proposed for the openings eliminates all presence of glass when they are drawn back, transforming the house into an enormous porch that provides continuity between outside and inside activities. The building uses the thermal inertia of the concrete and stone to its advantage, combining it with the lightness of the avocado green latticework and the glass tiles to create a cool and well-ventilated atmosphere. The house's geometry and mineral quality reflect the impressive Peñón de Ifach and respond to a desire for time travel, with a minimum amount of maintenance. Esp La ciudad dispersa y transeuropea en que se ha convertido la costa montañosa de Alicante aloja una población heterogénea atraída por el sol, el mar, el clima templado, la proximidad de servicios o la vegetación frondosa. La promesa de experiencias relajadas y hedonistas cautiva tanto a turistas de temporada como a residentes estables que ven consumadas sus expectativas en escenarios de jazmín y buganvillas. El proyecto participa de este contexto y se diseña para acoger las demandas de una vida multifamiliar en verano y el retiro de jubilados el resto del año. La casa se apoya en los existentes aterrazamientos de ascendencia agrícola que salvan la fuerte pendiente del solar. La diferencia de altura de la parcela permite desde la cota superior obtener unas esplendidas vistas lejanas del mar mientras la parte inferior se asoma al cauce asilvestrado de un arroyo que desemboca en una cala de cantos rodados. La vivienda se alía con las vistas y la brisa y aprovecha los desniveles y la vegetación para construir los rincones en los que desplegar actividades simultaneas a lo largo del día y la noche. Se han conservado los arboles existentes y se han aportado nuevas especies para conquistar la exuberancia onírica prometida. Los espacios interiores se organizan en cascada, dejando en la parte superior las zonas públicas asociadas a terrazas miradores y en la inferior las habitaciones conectadas con el jardín y la piscina. El detalle propuesto para los huecos elimina la presencia del vidrio cuando están abiertos lo que permite entender la casa como un enorme porche que da continuidad a las actividades exteriores en el interior. La construcción aprovecha la inercia térmica del hormigón y la piedra y la combina con la ligereza de las celosías verde aguacate y el mosaico vítreo para proporcionar ambientes frescos y ventilados. La geometría y materialidad mineral se mira en el imponente Peñón de Ifach y responde al deseo de viajar en el tiempo con el mínimo mantenimiento.
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    The scattered and trans-European city that the mountainous coast of Alicante has become, houses a heterogeneous population that is drawn to the sun, the sea, the temperate climate, the convenient public services and the leafy greenery. The promise of relaxing and hedonistic experiences captivates both seasonal tourists and long-term residents who see their expectations fulfilled amongst jasmine and bougainvilleas. The project draws from this context and is designed to meet the demands of...

    Project details
    • Year 2013
    • Work finished in 2013
    • Main structure Reinforced concrete
    • Status Completed works
    • Type Single-family residence
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