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A drop of water Almerimar / Spain / 2007

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Its tempting a drop of water is a perfect fusion between art, architecture and nature. The new center of beauty, of exquisite simplicity, occupies a unique location: the penthouse with sea views. Two oval openings allow air, sounds and light of the outside world is entering the organic space where nature and architecture live their intimate interconnection. Inside, the visitor is immersed in an atmosphere that changes from hour to hour, according to the position of the sun, and from one season to another. This collaborative project has been designed to interact with the surrounding coves, pushing the boundaries between architecture and tangible nature. It involves careful negotiation between earth and sky. Two large elliptical apertures defined and oriented space. Visitors are encouraged to walk freely through the interior space in constant communion with nature and interior space, letting it pick up the sounds of sea and wind, which reverberate through the open space while also rainwater scurrying around inside.
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    • GEMA GUTIERREZ

      GEMA GUTIERREZ

      Principal Architect

    Its tempting a drop of water is a perfect fusion between art, architecture and nature. The new center of beauty, of exquisite simplicity, occupies a unique location: the penthouse with sea views. Two oval openings allow air, sounds and light of the outside world is entering the organic space where nature and architecture live their intimate interconnection. Inside, the visitor is immersed in an atmosphere that changes from hour to hour, according to the position of the sun, and from one season...

    Project details
    • Year 2007
    • Work started in 2007
    • Work finished in 2007
    • Status Completed works
    • Type Showrooms/Shops / Interior Design
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