730 RG

The stone walls guide the path of light and gaze in this house. Their presence speaks volumes and gives the project a sense of organisation. And, despite their solidity, as they are located on a transversal axis, these walls give up all the prominence to the intangible: they allow the sun to enter the interior from the south and draw in your towards the north, which offers some fabulous views over the Collserola valley. Sun, pines and oaks. The Mediterranean environment becomes part of the house.
The relationship between the house and its surroundings is underlined by the materials and colours used. The stone, the earthy tones and the off-white make the construction blend in with the surroundings and take root with the mountain that houses it.

Located in a residential area of Valldoreix, this house stands in a sober response to a discreet natural and urban landscape. The project is integrated through an architecture that seeks a balance between formal abstraction and Mediterranean sensibility, in a clear heritage of the work of Josep Lluís Sert, particularly in his way of revisiting rationalism with values of climate, light and everyday life.

The house is developed mainly on a single floor, confirming its horizontal and domestic character. All the functional spaces are located on the ground floor: day area (living room, dining room, kitchen), private area (bedrooms, bathrooms) and service areas. On the first floor, for a more introspective and reduced use, there is an independent studio, conceived as a space for seclusion with open views and zenithal light, separated from the rest of the programme to favour concentration.

Mediterranean light is one of the main materials. Through controlled openings, overhangs and patios, spaces are generated where shade becomes an architectural element. The result is an atmosphere of calm, where the contrasts between full and empty, light and mass, build a balanced sensory experience.

Orientation, volumetric compactness, solar filters and the use of native vegetation are passive strategies that reduces energy demand. The house is conceived from climatic common sense rather than from visible technology.

The project is located in the historic centre of Sabadell, on a party-wall plot with a double-depth layout, a condition that shapes both the spatial organisation and the relationships between the different areas of the house. Based on a detailed study of the programme and the family’s everyday dynamics, the proposal aims to create generous, flexible and interconnected spaces, capable of adapting to different ways of living throughout the day and across the seasons.

The house is organised vertically, with a clear distinction between day and night areas, while introducing strategies of spatial continuity that encourage visual and functional relationships between levels. The daytime living area unfolds across two storeys, creating an intermediate multipurpose space between the garage and the rear garden. This area acts as a natural extension of the interior during the summer months, allowing the enjoyment of outdoor space without compromising comfort or privacy, and functioning as a key transitional element between the domestic realm and the open air.

One of the most representative features of the project is the double-height space above the living area, which enhances the sense of spaciousness and allows natural light to penetrate deep into the interior, while establishing direct visual connections between the different floors. This strategy reinforces the unified perception of the house and encourages interaction among family members, turning the central void into the true heart of the project.

From a material perspective, a restrained and coherent palette has been chosen to reinforce the contemporary yet timeless character of the proposal. Microcement is used as a unifying element throughout the house, providing continuity, neutrality and a homogeneous spatial reading. On the first two floors, microcement is combined with dark-stained oak, creating a more contained atmosphere associated with areas of greater activity. On the upper floors, primarily dedicated to rest, natural oak introduces a greater sense of warmth and lightness, accompanying the transition towards more intimate spaces.

The architectural language is based on formal clarity, clean lines and the integration of discreet construction solutions, where lighting, built-in furniture and storage systems are conceived as an integral part of the architectural project itself. The result is a modern, minimalist and durable home that engages with the historic urban context through restraint and precision, while simultaneously offering a functional, bright domestic space adapted to the real needs of the family who inhabits it.