Barcelona House
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Barcelona House

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Barcelona House is a stunning example of contemporary architecture that seamlessly integrates luxury, functionality, and the latest advancements in design. Created by Ström Architects in collaboration with Vitrocsa, the Swiss company known for its innovative window solutions, this residence captures the essence of modern living. Set in the vibrant city of Barcelona, the house boasts sleek lines, open spaces, and cutting-edge technology, making it a benchmark for high-end residential design.

The house is located in the hills just outside Barcelona, and enjoys unobstructed 180º views along the Mediterranean coastline to one side, and pine forests to the rear. Local restrictions on footprint area meant that we needed to design a two-storey building to house the clients’ brief. The site slopes heavily in three directions, allowing us to stagger the building and spread the accommodation out. We positioned the upper storey at the top of the crest of the hill, giving the feeling of a single storey house, whereas we are in fact utilising the slope to bury another storey underneath.

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Helena Lee Photography
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Helena Lee Photography
photo_credit Helena Lee Photography
Helena Lee Photography
photo_credit Helena Lee Photography
Helena Lee Photography

The spectacular view was one of the main drivers in the design, so the primary living spaces and the master bedroom take in the expansive views from the uppermost level - giving a sense of being on top of the world.  A large roof with a 6m cantilever provides plenty of shading to the glazed facades as well as offering shaded external area for sheltered outdoor living year-round.

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Helena Lee Photography
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Helena Lee Photography

The open plan of the first floor is broken down in zones that are defined by a free-standing kitchen and a large indoor olive tree. Floor to ceiling glazing can be opened-up to extend the floor plate, making a seamless inside outside connection.

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Helena Lee Photography
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Helena Lee Photography

An L-shaped infinity pool wraps around 2 sides of the living room, allowing the immediate built context of the house to blur into the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea.

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Helena Lee Photography
photo_credit Helena Lee Photography
Helena Lee Photography

On the lower floor, there is a large garage, gym, two bedroom suites and ancillary spaces.

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Helena Lee Photography
photo_credit Helena Lee Photography
Helena Lee Photography

The house is finished in robust materials: concrete, local stone and oak cladding. This lends a sense of permanence and natural ruggedness to the house, that lends gravitas to the lightweight soaring planes of the roof and delicate detailing throughout the interior.

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Ström Architects Ltd
photo_credit Ström Architects Ltd
Ström Architects Ltd

Barcelona House

VITROCSA as Manufacturers

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One of the most striking features of Barcelona House is its use of Vitrocsa’s frameless sliding windows, known for their minimalist design and advanced engineering. Vitrocsa, a pioneer in developing ultra-slim window profiles, provided the perfect solution for achieving the seamless indoor-outdoor connection the architects envisioned. 

photo_credit Helena Lee
Helena Lee

The Barcelona House, designed by Strom Architects, is a stunning villa located in the hills of Barcelona. This modern and luxurious project features six Vitrocsa Sliding windows with invisible frame, each standing 3.30 meters tall.

photo_credit Helena Lee
Helena Lee

The open-angle application provides a panoramic and unobstructed view of the pool, creating a seamless connection between the interior and exterior. This project exemplifies elegance and functionality, while capturing the spectacular beauty of the Barcelona landscape.

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