Marbella

The architecture studio of Alejandro Giménez Architects is located in the historic center of the coastal city of Estepona. The study is accessed from the entrance patio  thanks to a separate staircase to the house. The railing is treated as a simple compositional element composed of metal bars in black and 10 meters high. The profiles go up from the steps to the upper floor, making it a singular element in the project. Upon reaching the studio, a spacious space with a large sloping roof opens onto a terrace with barbecue and chill out area. The studio floor is a continuous gray microcement coating both indoors and outdoors, losing the boundaries between interior and exterior. The grayish color of the floor is enveloped by the wa... More

Located in one of the most exceptional areas of Marbella, this intervention takes place in Puente Romano, surrounded by gardens and the Mediterranean Sea.   Taking advantage of its privileged location, the terrace was designed with the views in mind. From the beginning we were clear that this space had to preserve the atmosphere of the area and the rest of the house. For this, we worked with natural materials such as stone for flooring or wood for pergola and furniture, ending with an infinity pool where its water leads to the sea.   The terrace was created as a complete area, where everything is understood as a space that is in harmony with the landscape.    More

In this house a large patio was arranged as access to the house, which defines the relationship between the main house and the guest house. This means that the house is gradually revealed and becomes more mysterious as you enter. Access is through a sea of ​​small stones that are flooded by a stream of water that reminds us of Japanese architecture. The same feeling is experienced in the access to the rooms with the pink wall and the steps. With its simple white walls, the architecture frames and limits the landscape. Somehow the existing pines are highlighted to enhance their beauty and strength ... Each room has a direct relationship with its own outdoor space, its own private terrace from which to enjoy the views. The double height li... More

The house is an oasis of pleasure, a piece of paradise within the real estate maelstrom that has developed in Marbella in recent years. This house with family values, first inhabited by the owner's parents who were seduced by the glamorous Marbella of the 60s, is now enjoyed by a new generation of children who occupy it today during their holidays. In my work I try to introduce architecture slowly, looking not just seeing at a glance. The spaces take you and seduce you from one patio to another with the sound of fountains that call us to discover ... or a color that takes us from the inside to the outside without even realizing it. We try to recreate the pleasure of getting lost, walking aimlessly, something that can be felt wandering th... More

We have always been fascinated by the work of Andreu Alfaro "The door of the Universe" made in 1983. A circle rotated and suspended over a square. For some years it was located at the door of our studio, and it was surprising its ability to make us think, place ourselves at the base when the day ended and consider that we were indeed facing a threshold that opened the door to infinite space.   An analogous effect is felt when visiting the “In Praise of the Horizon” carried out by Eduardo Chillida in 1989 in Gijón. Where according to the author himself, the viewer is placed in direct relationship with the work and with the Universe. Chillida himself wondered: "Will not the present be, like the horizon, another borde... More

A holiday home with guest accommodation on a south-facing hillside ridge above Marbella.  Taking into account the complicated rules that apply in Andalusia for construction on sloping plots, the building has been partially recessed in the bedrock. A patio and a 26-metre-long pool with infinity edge towards the sea are located between two parallel wings. The courtyard with surrounding garden is connected by a passage under the swimming pool with glazed floor sections. The master bedroom is situated in the left wing of the villa and the living space is located centrally and on the right. Three guest rooms are downstairs on the semi-underground level. A fitness area with sauna and bathroom are also located downstairs, on the left side.&n... More

With an exceptional location, we enter the comprehensive reform and expansion of this Marbella Villa based on three basic points that would give meaning to every decision made later: The conservation and enhancement of the characteristic and initially present interesting elements, such as the fireplace in the main room, visible from several points of housing. The creation of different spaces that meet the new needs of their owners and are in line with existing and environment. Strengthen the inner and outer relationship through the opening of large windows, practicable or not depending on the orientation and space requirements, as well as by using natural materials such as wood (finishes, furniture and representative or decorative elemen... More

PROJECT NAME: Vivienda en Calle Sevilla 8A ARCHITECTURE FIRM: Alejandro Giménez Architects COMPLETION YEAR: 2018 BUILT AREA:  190 m2 PROJECT LOCATION: Calle Sevilla 8A, Estepona, Málaga, España PRODUCTS: Mortex by Beal International Tecnhal: Carpentry Henley Fans   Kitchen by Kubic Marbella Vulcano ONOK: LIgthting Caption Caption Caption Calle Sevilla Located in one of the most traditional street in the old town of Estepona, this house was thought as a refuge for the owners. Caption For this project we had to maintain the original façade playing inside with traditional materials and contemporary spaces. Caption All the levels are connected through a black metal sta... More

Marbella mansions in Sierra BlancaImposing Volumes emerge on a plot in the hills of the prestigious urbanization of Sierra Blanca, Marbella. Winning views of the Mediterranean Sea are one of the special features of this picture-perfect contemporary mansion. A state of the art living sculpture where an appealing geometry architecture meets an undeniable sophistication, resulting a masterfully crafted house. Scrupulously focused on elegance and functionality, the villa’s overall aesthetics and interior design have an outstanding individual character. Purity and unexpected contrasts, fine materials and intricate details create the personality of this home. Cozy and intimate spaces become open and airy thank to the floor to ceiling windo... More

An exponent of Luxury Villas in MarbellaThis project sits on top of one of Marbella’s most exclusive areas and follows the landscape’s natural contours. On this occasion, the design process was very specific, given the fact that there was an existing structure and the conception of volumes and the layout were adapted to the subsisting construction. With more than 1,500 square meters of contemporary features using nothing but the best in materials and craftsmanship, the outcome is a perfect residential jewel placed on the hill, an unique and intimate villa, elegant and serene. The procedure reveals the attention to the smallest details, from the green architecture, landscaping to the interior design. Harmonious and making the mo... More

Villa Dorado is one of the six sophisticated and contemporary villas in El Mirador private community in La Reserva Club de Sotogrande designed and built by ARK ArchitectsA genuinely extraordinary, multi-level, contemporary villa integrated into its landscape architecture and garden with dramatic views from its living spaces, pool and terraces across La Reserva Club’s landscape towards the sea. It has a stunning master bedroom and suite and five guest suites, alongside the extensive external terraces, both outdoor and indoor swimming pools, gym and spa. Villa Dorado, a genuinely extraordinary, multi-level, contemporary villa under construction integrated into its landscape and garden with dramatic views from its living spaces, pool a... More

The new episode of ArchiTALKS takes us back to Milan to learn about the design and research experience of Metrogramma, one of the protagonists of the debate on the city, through the story of the architect and founder Andrea Boschetti. The lesson starts with a biographical account of Andrea Boschetti. First, it oversees his studies at the IUAV University of Venice with masters such as Bernardo Secchi, Gino Valle, Manfredo Tafuri or Massimo Cacciari. The lesson continues with an overview of his professional activity: his early experience at OMA in Rotterdam with Rem Koolhaas, and the venture at Metrogramma.   The name of the studio was born in a very secular way. [...] With a group of friends, we started facing architecture competit... More

This stunning modern villa based on a contemporary architecture design is located in the hills of La Zagaleta, sets the bar even higher for luxury residences in Costa del sol. Essentialized architecture, a review and exploration of historic archetypes and classicist principles adapted to the times and needs of contemporary life. The outcome is a modern and elegant masterpiece with exceptional panoramic views of the Mediterranean coast and the mountains from every corner. This is the result of wide openings towards the sea of its main elevation, in contrast to the privacy provided by the rest of the facades, which includes the entrance to the house.Occupying a 5000 square plot just below the top ridge of the prestigious La Zagaleta estate in... More

This residence is within the exclusive El Mirador community and fronting the fourth hole or the La Reserva Club. Private with panoramic views, the villa is developed over three floors. The master suite area includes its own and private landscaped balcony and splash pool and there are three further bedrooms and staff quarters. Additional bedrooms can be developed on a standalone basis upon request.The open plan living areas flow seamlessly onto the terraces and the amenities include a sauna, hamam, gym, dramatic infinity edged pool, immaculately designed garden and extensive outdoor terrace areas. More