Open and elevated minimalism. Two houses in one by unparelld'arquitectes
06/05/2020.
[Llagostera - Girona] Spain
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The architectural studio unparelld'arquitectes designed this minimalist single-family house between party walls in Llagostera, a Spanish municipality in the province of Girona.
The 180m² project is developed on a single floor, elevated half a level above the ground level. In this way, the living space crowns a spacious basement for multipurpose use.
The 180m² project is developed on a single floor, elevated half a level above the ground level. In this way, the living space crowns a spacious basement for multipurpose use.
Two houses in one by unparelld'arquitectes. Photograph by José Hevia
Two houses in one by unparelld'arquitectes. Photograph by José Hevia
Two houses in one by unparelld'arquitectes. Photograph by José Hevia
Two houses in one by unparelld'arquitectes. Photograph by José Hevia
Two houses in one by unparelld'arquitectes. Photograph by José Hevia
Two houses in one by unparelld'arquitectes. Photograph by José Hevia
Two houses in one by unparelld'arquitectes. Photograph by José Hevia
Two houses in one by unparelld'arquitectes. Photograph by José Hevia
Two houses in one by unparelld'arquitectes. Photograph by José Hevia
Two houses in one by unparelld'arquitectes. Photograph by José Hevia
Two houses in one by unparelld'arquitectes. Photograph by José Hevia
Two houses in one by unparelld'arquitectes. Photograph by José Hevia
Two houses in one by unparelld'arquitectes. Photograph by José Hevia
Site plan. Two houses in one by unparelld'arquitectes
Ground floor and basement. Two houses in one by unparelld'arquitectes
Cross section. Two houses in one by unparelld'arquitectes
Longitudinal section. Two houses in one by unparelld'arquitectes
Axonometric. Two houses in one by unparelld'arquitectes
The spacious plan of the house designed by unparelld'arquitectes, is built with precast concrete pieces to optimize costs, and wooden finishes to achieve a warm and spacious space.
The basement opens at two fronts, managing to unite the back garden with the street, in this way the access terrace and the garden mediate between the house and the public space.
The basement opens at two fronts, managing to unite the back garden with the street, in this way the access terrace and the garden mediate between the house and the public space.
Project description by unparelld'arquitectes
The domestic program of this house between party walls is developed on a single 12x15m floor, located half a level above the ground level. The access terrace and the garden mediate between the house and the public space.
This piece crowns a semi-basement space of the same dimensions. It is a large rectangular room for multipurpose use, of an infrastructural nature and defined by reinforced concrete walls. It opens at the ends towards the outside, connecting the street with the garden with inclined planes. The glazed portals provide it with natural light and allow it to be converted into a large porch in summer.
Above, the house is built with precast concrete pieces that, like large beams, save the width in the basement. To optimize construction costs, the panels are uncoated inside, with a polished terrazzo finish. A system of plinths, corners, and wooden friezes are the answer to solve the joint correctly, giving the system a domestic character.
The plan can be read as a set of four rows of equal dislocated rooms. The large central space between the two openings is the exception; it subverts the logic of the pieces between walls, emphasizing the presence of the structural diaphragms. This interior room is connected to four smaller pieces that surround it. They provide natural light from different orientations, accommodate complementary activities and articulate the remaining rooms.
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Architects
unparelld'arquitectes. Eduard Callís, Guillem Moliner.
Project team
Jordi Moret, Xevi Rodeja, Clàudia Calvet. Eva Casadevall, Dídac Franco, Ramon Heras, Paula Alejandro, Jordi Collell, Thommy Parra, Sara Palmada.
Collaborators
Structural engineering.-Miquel Capdevila.
Quantity surveyor.- Jesús Bassols.
Builder
Construccions Josep Sais, Prefabricats Planas, Fusteria J. Carlos.
Area
Gross built area.- 180 + 180 m².
Dates
Project.- 2013-2015.
Works.- 2016-2018.
Location
17240 Llagostera, Girona, Spain.
Photography
José Hevia.
Guillem Moliner, Eduard Callís. unparelld’arquitectes
unparelld’arquitectes is an architectural firm led by Eduard Callís and Guillem Moliner based in Olot. The office's work has been exhibited in different European cities and has been awarded by the Spanish Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism (2018), Palmarés Technal (2018), Girona Architecture Prize (2017/2016/2004), AJAC Award (2016/2012), Darc Awards (2016), shortlisted at the AR Emerging Awards (2016), European Award for Urban Public Space (2016), Lamp Lighting Solutions Awards (2017/2015) or FAD Architecture and Interior Design Awards (2017/2014), among others.
Eduard Callís is a PhD in architecture from Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) with the thesis “The Architecture of Spanish Dams”, a professor at the ETSAB Barcelona School of Architecture (UPC), previously at Girona and ETSAV, and a member of the HABITAR research group.
Guillem Moliner is an architect who graduated from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and is a professor of interior design at Olot Art and Design School.
Eduard Callís is a PhD in architecture from Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) with the thesis “The Architecture of Spanish Dams”, a professor at the ETSAB Barcelona School of Architecture (UPC), previously at Girona and ETSAV, and a member of the HABITAR research group.
Guillem Moliner is an architect who graduated from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and is a professor of interior design at Olot Art and Design School.
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