Mountain landscapes and large stone retaining walls are the origin of the layout design of this house. Located in a residential area of Sagunto, Valencia, in the foothills of the Calderona Mountains, Paz & Comedias House is fully integrated with its surroundings through the reuse of red sandstone extracted when the foundations are opened in a masonry wall.
Thus, the walls that line the space are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the hillside. Together with the stone, this blends the house with the landscape. Wide glass windows surround the stone walls, making complete transparency between the mountains and the valleys and emphasizing the enormity of the walls.
To the east, the view of the sea becomes even wider. On this façade, the main element is the balcony of the master bedroom. The balcony overhangs high, giving a great sense of weightlessness and a wide view of the landscape.
Instead, the west side of the house is limited by a private space, which is obtained by separating the house from the mountain. The stone wall here acts as buttresses and forms a courtyard that acts as a filter between the house and the landscape. This exterior space connects the former residence with its extension and becomes the lobby of the homeowner's art gallery. Therefore, the most intimate parts of the house and its circulation are laid out in this area.
Inside the house, the main feature is the fluid connection between the spaces. The use of few materials and elements, such as the arrangement of walls and glass openings, contributes to a clear continuity between rooms. grey ulldecona stone for sidewalks and bathroom counters; The exterior carpentry made of laminated green-handled mulberry wood is in harmony with the red sandstone walls; The white interior walls and furnishings create a quiet and fluid atmosphere.