Ca’ Catay | equipo olivares

Santa Cruz de Tenerife / Spain / 2021

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Facing a breathtakingly panoramic view on the edge of the road that links the villages of Hermigua and Agulo on the island of La Gomera, Catay is a simple holiday home. The house looks east, taking in views of the ocean and of the outline of Tenerife island, crowned by the imposing presence of mount Teide. The plan in U celebrates an outdoor‐facing lifestyle that extends the recreational space.


The volume is simple, featuring no grand gestures, yet embracing a certain modernism. Coated with a discreet materiality, this elemental architecture fits into a hillside that faces the salty horizon. The white tile‐scaled skin secures bright protection against the sea breeze. An access ramp seals it off from the ground, improving comfort by easing air circulation under the flooring.


As for the main interior space, few decisions were made. These included smooth concrete floors, white Formica boards for woodwork, and an enormous jar‐shaped fishing net. A tightened net stretches out at the same level as the window that bends and breaks the edge of the open space. It does this at the precise height where one can appreciate the volcano, just glimpsed through the appropriate framing.


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Frente a un panorama espectacular, en la linde de la carretera que une los pueblos de Hermigua y Agulo en la isla de La Gomera, la casa Catay, una modesta vivienda vacacional, se ofrece al naciente, al océano y al perfil de la isla de Tenerife, coronada con la imponente presencia del Teide. Su planta en U celebra la vida volcada al exterior como prolongación del espacio lúdico. Un volumen sencillo, sin aspavientos ni renuncias a la modernidad. Una arquitectura elemental encajada en la ladera, que mira al horizonte salado vestida con materialidad discreta: una piel escamada de azulejos blancos la dota de una protección brillante frente al aire marino; y la rampa de acceso la aísla del terreno original, mejorando el confort al facilitar la circulación del aire bajo el pavimento.


Con respecto al interior, pocas decisiones: pavimentos de hormigón pulido, tableros blancos de formica resolviendo las carpinterías y un chinchorro enorme. La gran red aprovecha el espacio tensándose a la misma cota de la ventana que gira quebrando la arista. A la altura justa para apreciar el volcán, recortado en el encuadre oportuno.


 


Photography: José Oller


Website: https://joseoller.com/


IG: https://www.instagram.com/joseoller/

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    Facing a breathtakingly panoramic view on the edge of the road that links the villages of Hermigua and Agulo on the island of La Gomera, Catay is a simple holiday home. The house looks east, taking in views of the ocean and of the outline of Tenerife island, crowned by the imposing presence of mount Teide. The plan in U celebrates an outdoor‐facing lifestyle that extends the recreational space. The volume is simple, featuring no grand gestures, yet embracing a certain modernism. Coated with a...

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