We began with an L-shaped plot and the requirement to build two houses of a similar size. The plot was divided into two and, taking advantage of the planning regulations for the area, were aligned with the road.
Because the plot is located on the edge of the neighbourhood, we aimed for intimate, inward-looking home, promoting family life around the interior couryards and towards the architecture itself. However, the sun deck on the roof is a large open space with views of Cabo de Gata.
The Costacabana Houses are arranged around courtyards; the communal uses are placed along the perimeter, thus creating natural barriers that protect the living areas from the street, while at the same time opening them up to the interior courtyards.
The bunker concept is also reflected in the exterior. False facade of up to six meters give the project unity, while the unevenly arranged opening protect the interior from the scorching sun of Costacabana and frame the views. A smooth white exterior finish calls to mind the traditional Mediterranean houses typical of the area.
Material Used:
Facade cladding: Thin-set mortar coating / Morcemsec® Capa Fina CR CSIV W2 / Grupo Puma
Flooring: Ceramic / Persia (59,6x59,6), Michigan Clear AC4 Natural (19,3x128,2) / Porcelanosa
Doors: Lacquered wood / Interior doors / Handmade
Windows: Pivoting windows / Strugal S46, Strugal S90RP, Strugal S125RP / Strugal
Roofing: Terrazzo / Terrazzo gray 40x40 / Terrazos Membrives
Interior lighting: Light / LED OSRAM SMD / Topmo plus
Interior furniture: All / Sofa, Table, Chairs, Bed, Bedside table, Coffe table / Banak Importa
Bathroom: WC / Roca The Gap Compact / Roca
Kitchen: Countertop/ Bianco River / Silestone
