968 OA3_Entre Pinos y Encinas

A grand, sculptured beam runs through the home and frames the scenery. This structural element is the aesthetic key to making this project possible, inspired by nature, it draws the surroundings in and captures your attention.
Inspiration for this project was born directly from the surroundings, close to the sea. From this, we see the aesthetic approach, great flights that unfold towards the horizon and high, glass spaces seeking to defy gravity. Each of the elements speaks of the privilege of infinity.
The beam that envelopes the building is the resource that makes all of this possible and furthermore, one that makes the domestic areas appear on a familiar scale despite their grand dimensions. It also becomes a frame that, as Ortega and Gasset said, draws in the gaze to pour it into the painting, which is, in itself, infinity.

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.