For Carme and Josep, who have called this place home for over 30 years, the garden used to be just a quiet space to get some fresh air among the olive trees. After becoming grandparents and experiencing the changes brought by COVID-19, they dreamed of a place where they could spend more time outdoors and share moments with their family. With the addition of a pool and a barbecue, our intervention gave the garden new uses, allowing the family to turn it into a space for gathering.

The triangular concrete plinth follows the geometry of the plot and faces north, towards the house Josep designed. The bricks, recovered from the original construction, were stored for 30 years. Behind the outdoor kitchen, the pool equipment is hidden from view. Inspired by local basses, the pool is clad in soft, locally sourced Cènia stone. This subtle nod to the region’s heritage grounds the space in its Mediterranean roots.

Team:

Architects: MH.AP Studio

Team: Marina Huguet, Andy Peñuela (authors)

Photographer: Pol Masip