Radical in its white beauty. Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos
02/01/2019.
[Valencia] Spain
metalocus, ANDREA GONZÁLEZ
metalocus, ANDREA GONZÁLEZ
The commission for this home takes as starting points: A consolidated landscape surrounded by gardens, a large and elongated plot with a distant view of the sea and a pleasant breeze.
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerran Silvestre Arquitectos. Fotografía por FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerralvestre Arquitectos. Fotografía por FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerrailvestre Arquitectos. Fotografía por FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerraquitectos. Fotografía por FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerraquitectos. Fotografía por FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerrauitectos. Fotografía por FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerrauitectos. Fotografía por FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Photograph by FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Sketch. Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos.
Sketch. Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos.
Access floor plan. Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos.
Ground floor plan. Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos.
Roof level plan. Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos.
Section. Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos.
Section. Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos.ón. Casa Hofmann por Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. ofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos.
Section. Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos.
Section and elevation. Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos.
Elevation. Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos.
The answer given by the architecture studio Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, is a building characterized by its extruded roof, in the longitudinal direction of the land, with a "T" shape, it allows to obtain views, to be completely open to the landscape and at the same time to protect oneself from the looks indiscreet or the sun with its large shadows.
A house refined in its gestures, tense in its lines and radical in its white beauty.
A house refined in its gestures, tense in its lines and radical in its white beauty.
Description of project by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos
A consolidated landscape surrounded by gardens, a large and elongated plot with a distant view of the sea and a pleasant breeze. This is the searched and lucky starting point trigger of this story.
Three elements make up the project. An extruded cover in the longitudinal direction of the ground with a "T" shape is the framework in which space is inhabited. This geometry let us feel the sea, protecting from prying eyes, having the sense of living without neighbors. It helps control the southern sun during summer and lets it pass in winter. The walkable roof becomes a sort of belvedere enjoying the entire surface of the plot.
An exempt cabinet houses the structure, distributes spaces and filters privacy, opening up possibilities in the way of movement and use of space. The main room, shaded by the cantilever is arranged in continuity with the outside. The interior of the unit includes wetted parts and limits the scale of overnight areas that are located in the quiet part of the garden. The study opens on the corner with the best views.
These two elements, cover and cabinet are deposited on the stone base where the water level and other uses of the house are dug. These spaces are adapted to the natural slope that exists in the plot.
The scale of the house is moderated by understanding the living area as a base to emerge with the same natural stone which urbanizes part of the plot. On this base the sleeping area is deposited, creating shaded terraces where enjoying the outdoors.
A noticeably square plan, which covers an extensive range of uses in a compact area, is drawn. The staircase and the inner atrium distribute the spaces, prioritizing uses, with all spaces opened to the garden.
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Architects
Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Lead architect.-Fran Silvestre.
Principal in Charge.- Estefanía Soriano.
Principal in Charge.- Estefanía Soriano.
Equipo de proyecto
María Masià | Collaborating Architect. Fran Ayala | Collaborating Architect. Pablo Camarasa |Collaborating Architect. Sandra Insa | Collaborating Architect. Sevak Asatrián | Collaborating Architect. Ricardo Candela | Collaborating Architect. David Sastre | Collaborating Architect. Vicente Picó | Collaborating Architect. Rubén March | Collaborating Architect. Jose Manuel Arnao | Collaborating Architect. Rosa Juanes | Collaborating Architect. Gemma Aparicio | Collaborating Architect. Juan Martinez | Collaborating Architect. Paz Garcia-España | Collaborating Architect. Daniel Uribe | Collaborating Architect. Javier Briones | Collaborating Architect. Ángel Pérez | Collaborating Architect. Tomás Villa | Collaborating Architect. Sergio Tórtola | Collaborating Architect. Marta Escribano | Collaborating Architect. Phoebe Harrison | Collaborating Architect. Daniel Yacopino | Collaborating Architect. Ana de Pablo | Financial Manager. Sara Atienza | Comunication
Collaborators
Structural Engineer.- Estructuras Singulares. Universitat Politécnica de Valencia. Project manager.- Studio 2. Quantity surveyor.- Carlos García.
Interior design.- ALFARO HOFMANN
Builder
Construcciones Francés.
Area
Site area.- 1000 m². Built area.- 350 m².
Furniture
Outdoor furniture.- Table and chairs | Blau Collection, Design by Fran Silvestre (Gandía Blasco). Interior Furniture.- Dining room table | Slim (Mobisa, Arco)
Dining room chairs | A Chair, Design by Fran Silvestre (Capdell)
Sofa | Groundpiece (Mobisa, Flexform). Armchair | Neo (JMM, Black Tone). Cupboard | Malmö (Punt).
Building services
Climate control.- Under floor heating - Air conditioning (Daikin). Electrical fitting.- Mechanisms Jung serie 990. Lighting.- Fluorescent linear luminaire and LED.
Finishes
Paving.- Interior | Macael white marble (Es de Piedra) - Exteriors | Macael white marble (Es de Piedra).
Surfaces.- Interiors | Plasterboard panels - Bathroom | Macael white marble (Es de Piedra) - Ceiling.- Smooth plasterboard panels. Paint.- Matt plastic paint.
Metalwork & locksmithing
Interior.- Internal and cupboard doors | White lacquered MDF RAL (Papema). Carp. Exterior.- Openspace (Dekovent). Glazing.- Double-glazed tempered glass (Dekovent). Locksmithing.- Laminated tempered glass.
Bathrooms
Sanitaryware.- Toilet | Serie Inspira Round (Roca). Bathroom taps | (Geberit). Sanitary Fittings.- Pan (Zuchetti). Lighting.- Led lighting inserted in mirror, Jung serie 990.
Kitchen
Equipment.- Furniture (Studio 2, Eggersmann). Kitchen counter.- (Betacryl). Appliances.- (Subzero Wolf).
Photography
FRAN SILVESTRE ARQUITECTOS
Fran Silvestre Arquitectos is a studio based in Valencia made up a multidisciplinary group of architects founded in 2005 by architect Fran Silvestre. Fran Silvestre (born 5 July 1976) is a Spanish architect. After having graduated in Architecture at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Valencia in 2001, he specialized in urban planning at the Technische Universiteit Eindhoven a year later. Then, he won a scholarship to work at the studio of the Pritzker Prize architect from Portugal, Alvaro Siza, which is located in Oporto, and have ever since undertaken projects in cooperation with him. He is also dedicated to teach as professor at the Universidad Politecnica de Valencia since 2006, and the Universidad Europea since 2009.
Influenced by the above mentioned architect, Alvaro Siza, or the sculptor Andreu Alfaro, among others, the studio realizes series of projects that take into account factors such as, modulation, serialization or light. Thus, giving rise to buildings of high purity, using constant innovative materials and technologies. Since its foundation, it has focused on the developement and implementation of small-scale projects, for instance, The Atrium House (2009) or the House at the mountainside of a Castle (2010). It also carries out multidisciplinary work while designing objects like the Alis chair, collaborating with other studios such as Alfaro Hofmann, which is dedicated to interior design.
