Villa 18 I Residence in Madrid

White curves

The project takes advantage of its diagonal views toward a lake on the La Moraleja golf course in Madrid. Given the size of the site, the design proposes a residence that develops primarily on a single floor.

Spatial Organization

The daytime living areas are arranged in two volumes of varying heights, offset from one another, creating a sheltered terrace that faces the landscape and is oriented southeast. The main volume reaches a height of nearly one and a half stories. A third volume houses the nighttime areas, strategically positioned to offer a private outdoor space of its own. The interplay of the three volumes forms an entrance courtyard, oriented to the north, which adds a distinctive character to the entry experience. The geometry of the design serves a structural function, allowing for unobstructed views of the landscape without the need for supports. This flexibility ensures that the spaces can adapt to future uses and occupants.

On the lower level, the home features spaces dedicated to physical well-being, including a swimming pool, gym, and other complementary areas, all illuminated by a skylight. Each volume is defined by rounded edges, adding a dynamic visual quality. These curved elements are incorporated into the open terrace areas, facilitating construction while ensuring that all interiors remain orthogonal.

Material Palette & Lighting

The project’s material palette utilizes a wide spectrum of whites with warm undertones. These range from Colmenar’s natural stone to the ash wood found in Madrid’s forests, as well as various shades of brass close to RAL 9016 and lighting temperatures around 2,700K. The goal was to achieve an integrated heterogeneity that would promote a sense of calm within the home’s spaces.

Design Philosophy

Inspired by Andreu Alfaro’s work, the main section of the house becomes a continuous journey, where the swimming pool flows into the terrace, which then integrates with the facades of the built volumes, ultimately closing the loop back to the pool. This design highlights one of the residence’s key functions: to be appreciated not only as a space to inhabit but as a structure to be observed and experienced.