The Villa 95 project is located on an irregularly shaped plot within Altos de Valderrama, in Sotogrande. From the outset, the main premise was to maximize the relationship between the home and the natural surroundings, ensuring that daily living seamlessly merged with the place. The site has a slight slope, which allows for great landscape depth.
The project is configured through three simple elements that are dynamically grouped to adapt to the orientation and the challenging geometry of the plot. The living volumes have the most elongated proportions possible to increase contact with nature. They enclose the land and vehicular access to the north and northwest; two of the elements open to the east—the pool terrace and the nighttime area—while the daytime area opens to the south. In the juxtaposition between the volumes lie the two communication cores. The structure of the home defines its spatiality; we like to think that it adapts to the place as if it had always been there.
The brief included a very clear wish from its inhabitants: to conceive a home capable of accommodating multiple generations. This idea of permanence and versatility is translated into a rational structure that allows functional flexibility in the use of the spaces, adaptable to the various lifestyles of those who inhabit it. We understand this versatility as a form of sustainability, as it is built to endure over time. With the same approach, an architecture is proposed that is immune to trends, capable of adapting to future moments, with a will to transcend time and avoid becoming obsolete. We have always been inspired by this timeless vocation seen in the Italian villas of the late Renaissance, especially those from the 16th century, which have witnessed the passage of generations, drawing a continuity between architecture, time, and the life of the Veneto.
The current inhabitants, who lead an active social life, requested that the home include a belvedere-shaped terrace—a privileged place from which to admire the landscape and welcome their guests. This space is situated on the roof of the main floor, functioning as an elevated extension of the living area, an open scene towards an interesting landscape.
On the basement level, an integral health space is incorporated, conceived as a shared-use area, illuminated by an English courtyard. The users intend to live in the home intensely; hence, spaces are provided where one can work, exercise, and more. Additionally, all necessary installations are included, as the home features an aerothermal and geothermal system that makes it energy self-sufficient.
Pedestrian access is provided from the lower corner of the plot via a sheltered entrance terrace, while the ascending slope of the street allows vehicular access to the home from the higher elevation, conveniently arriving at the same level as the daytime area. This naturally resolves the transition between public space and the domestic interior.
We like to imagine the home decades from now, transformed by its future inhabitants, adapted to needs that we cannot even begin to fathom today, yet embraced by architecture without losing its essence.
Team:
Architects: FRAN SILVESTRE ARQUITECTOS
Principal in Charge: Fran Silvestre, María Masià | Principal in Charge, Sevak, AsatriáneCarlos Lucas, David Cirocchi, Andrea Raga
Developer: Cork Oak Mansion
Technical Architects: Ángel Jiménez Villafuerte
Structural Engineers: Estructuras Singulares
Collaborators: Pablo Camarasa, Ricardo Candela, Estefanía Soriano, Andrea Baldo, Angelo Brollo, Javi Herrero, Paco Chinesta, Gino Brollo, Facundo Castro, Anna Alfanjarín, Laura Bueno, Toni Cremades, Susana León, Neus Roso, Nuria Doménech, Olga Martín, Víctor González, Pepe Llop, Alberto Bianchi, Pablo Simó, Andrea Blasco, Laura Palacio, Carlos Perez, Jovita Cortijo, Claudia Escorcia, Andrea García, Diana Murcia
Financial Manager: Ana de Pablo
Marketing Manager: Sara Atienza
Financial Department: Valeria Fernandini
Administration Department: Sandra Mazcuñán
Business developer CCG y México: José María Ibañez
Marketing & PR: Andrea Álvarez
Business Developer: Néstor Bolinches
Marketing & PR: Graciela Guillén
Collaborating Interior designer: Olga Fernández
Photographer: Fran Silvestre
Materials Used:
Air conditioning Geothermal Clasius with Midea fan coils.
Mechanical Ventilation: MUNDOCLIMA heat recovery system
Mechanisms: Jung LS 990
Lighting: Photovoltaic Panels JA Solar, LED Strips
Interior Flooring: Drywall, CAPRI MARBELLA LIMESTONE 120x120, Solid Surface
Exterior and Pool: SATE and CAPRI MARBELLA LIMESTONE 120x120. GRESPANIA Porcelain 120x120
Carp. Interior Lacquered MDF (CMR)
Interior Doors Lacquered MDF (QUERO)
Exterior Carp.: IMG Windows Sliding Doors
Outdoor Armchair Blau, Side Table Blau: Gandía Blaco
Outdoor Lamp Lenta, Outdoor Lighting Origine Outdoor: Davide Groppi
Metropolitan Ottoman, Day Bed Armchair Mod. Terminal 1, Metropolitan Armchair | B&B Italia
Floor Lamp Tab Floor: Flos
Rever Ottoman: Inclass
Cofee Table Westside Coffee Table: Poliform
Hamilton Sofa, Side Table Bellagio: Minotti
Rever Armchair: Inclass
Silky Rug: ALP Carpets
Table Lamp Atollo Glass: Oluce
Dining Table Manta: Rimadesio
Dining Chair Duna: Inclass
Softwall Bed: Living Divani
Nightstand 606: Molteni&c
Wall lamp Alpha: Vibia
A-Collection Stool: Capdell
Blau Lounger: Gandía Blasco
Outdoor Dining Table Nude Outdoor, Plump Sofa, Coffee Table Bare: Expormim
Outdoor Lamp Gregg Outdoor: Foscarini
Outdoor Kitchen Empire Pro: FESFOC
Outdoor Lamp: Sant&Cole
Outdoor Rug Saline: Gant
Outdoor Fireplace Brazier: Roshults
Sanitary Suspended toilet: Roca Armani model
Carpentry: Custom-made by CMR
Kitchen Furniture: Custom-made by CMR
Household appliances:Gaggenau
