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Celrà, Spain
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two dark houses
Celrà, Spain
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2024
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
BUDGET
$500K - 1M
Two Dark Houses
On a steep plot overlooking the Gavarres massif, two houses emerge from the terrain as complementary responses to place, light, and economy. The project accepts the complexity of the topography as a starting point — building with minimal earth movement, taking advantage of the existing terraces while preserving orientation and views.
The first house is conceived as a large inhabited viewpoint — a simple volume resting on the slope. A single central space gathers the kitchen and living area, framed by bedrooms on both sides. The inclined porch mediates between sun and shade, capturing warmth in winter and protecting from heat in summer. The pool, set along the slope’s edge, defines the terrace and frames the landscape. Exposed laminated timber beams and pillars carry the cantilever, turning structure into presence — a constant companion to daily life.
The second house turns inward, organized around a central courtyard that brings light, air, and vegetation to the less exposed side. The children’s area merges circulation, dressing, and study spaces into a dynamic shared environment. Spruce doors reveal the natural wood hidden beneath the plaster, exposing the constructive essence of the house.
Materiality defines both dwellings. Charred wood clads the ventilated façades, giving unity, efficiency, and a deep connection to the surrounding forest. Prefabricated Genius Panel timber frames allow for rapid execution and precision, while interior ceilings finished in visible wood panels express the structure itself.
Together, the two houses propose a measured architecture — rooted in the landscape, attentive to climate, and guided by simplicity, where construction, light, and material find a natural equilibrium.
On a steep plot overlooking the Gavarres massif, two houses emerge from the terrain as complementary responses to place, light, and economy. The project accepts the complexity of the topography as a starting point — building with minimal earth movement, taking advantage of the existing terraces while preserving orientation and views.
The first house is conceived as a large inhabited viewpoint — a simple volume resting on the slope. A single central space gathers the kitchen and living area, framed by bedrooms on both sides. The inclined porch mediates between sun and shade, capturing warmth in winter and protecting from heat in summer. The pool, set along the slope’s edge, defines the terrace and frames the landscape. Exposed laminated timber beams and pillars carry the cantilever, turning structure into presence — a constant companion to daily life.
The second house turns inward, organized around a central courtyard that brings light, air, and vegetation to the less exposed side. The children’s area merges circulation, dressing, and study spaces into a dynamic shared environment. Spruce doors reveal the natural wood hidden beneath the plaster, exposing the constructive essence of the house.
Materiality defines both dwellings. Charred wood clads the ventilated façades, giving unity, efficiency, and a deep connection to the surrounding forest. Prefabricated Genius Panel timber frames allow for rapid execution and precision, while interior ceilings finished in visible wood panels express the structure itself.
Together, the two houses propose a measured architecture — rooted in the landscape, attentive to climate, and guided by simplicity, where construction, light, and material find a natural equilibrium.
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