Houzz Tour: A Indoor-Outdoor in Spain

Houzz Tour: A Indoor-Outdoor in Spain - This house, created for a family with children in a developing private housing next to a golf course, grew out a clear concept: -ROUND year outdoor life. "The idea was to create a large garden with large areas covered where you could live outdoors, day or night, every day of the year. He was about to capture the sunset with friends and family, and relax with some tapas and Spanish wines, "says Gus Wüstemann, project creator.

In accordingly, the reception centers on a large atrium and is built on top of an aromatic Andalusian garden with a swimming pool.

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Houzz at a glance
Who lives here a holiday home for a family with children
Location San Pedro de Alcantara in Marbella, Spain
Size 6.296 sq ft (585 sq meters), 5,166 sq ft (480 meters square) of living space
Architect Gus Wüstemann Architects
Engineer Alicia Huguet, BAC Barcelona
Builder ADP Empresa Constructora, Marbella

Photos by Bruno Helbling

previously a small Family house stood to this plot, customary to of area] [19459011 with a beautiful garden with well cared for plants and trees. The new house was designed to meet to a great family as well as provide guest B to friends.

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Design outdoor spaces livable entirely was a major challenge. "We needed to create the necessary privacy with the surrounding buildings, but also design an environment where you could live outdoors without feeling exposed. So the concept behind the project was that the entire property is a garden surrounded by a border, filled with content, "said Wüstemann.

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"on top of that landscape / stay, we designed a patio house: a house on a garden," says Wüstermann. "In winter, part of this private oasis can be heated and closed with sliding windows."

The majority of the family and social life takes place in this space, lounging and cooling -out for barbecuing.

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the building structure is characterized by straight lines and generous spaces. These large internal volumes also act as "natural lights," bringing light to different areas throughout the day, following the movements of the sun . the white facades pristine and walls and bright white floors, also reflect light and create a tranquil feeling.

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wall around the house is Connects seamlessly with the central space the first floor, and around the room garden furniture.

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The exterior is characterized by white plaster coupled with the typical Andalusian blue sky.

"There are no windows or other openings to the outside or public space. The house looks like a white cube, like the Arab Andalusian patio houses. Plants are the only indicator of life inside, to the outside. Everything has a white finish, creating an endless landscape, "said Wüstemann.

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The kitchen located to on first floor is camouflaged therefore he mixtures seamlessly into the home. The wall units have a bright white finish and hide the kitchen appliances and functional areas.

kitchen units, SieMatic.

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the concept of the domestic interior, which can be completely opened to the outside, following the architectural guidelines careful and rigorous. Be a provision parallel devices and hidden behind closed doors, simplicity is synonymous here with a minimalist design

integrated coffee. steam oven; hot dish; Dishwasher; oven, all Miele. Fridge; freezer; wine cabinet, Liebherr all. cooking hob, Foster. Hood (hidden in the ceiling), Elica. Krion worktop, Porcelanosa. Sink; tap two Frecan.

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The room, family room and yoga terrace are located on the first floor. stone facade of perforated filters light into the rooms and corridors in private areas. Each room has a private bathroom and an adjoining patio.

This honeycomb formation surrounding the patio creates an interesting interaction between light and shadow inside the house.

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The room main, bathroom and patio creating a peaceful open space where the couple can rest, sleep and shower without being seen from outside.

benches, both inside and outside, are plastered with bricks microcemento finish.

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the same flooring was used throughout, both inside and outside, maintaining a sense of unity and continuity.

This image shows the complete unity between the rooms and terraces, in line with the main philosophy behind the design.

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The bath freestanding marks the transition between the suite and the terrace. Its high design makes it appear as if it is floating on air.

Keops bath (without water jets), Royo Group. Taps, Roca.

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in the master bathroom, the shower transparent level with frameless glass screen continues the minimalist theme.

Euphoria Shower system Grohe. Rain-effect shower, Tres. Loop & Friends basin, Villeroy & Boch. Taps, Roca. Countertops, Silestone.

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the interior hallways leading to the first floor rooms are dotted with geometric shapes, created by the diffusion of light through the perforated facade. The glass walls with black profiles function as internal walls.

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The project has a simple architecture appearance, but in reality involves a high level of complexity. The facade collapses to open balconies, terraces and porches for the enjoyment of friends and family.

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The Wall borders is crucial at home Lemon Trees, as shown in this stagnant water pond with a waterfall and turtles, where residents can enjoy the morning sun. The
aromatic garden, barbecue area, swimming pool, kitchen and entrance hall is a continuum of open spaces in the heart of this property.

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"In according to time of day, how many people are at home, and their moods, you can openly interact with the different options, choosing among recreation, sports, reading, relaxation, cooking and so on " said Wüstemann.

a window along the pool deck offers stunning views of the mountains, where the sun of afternoon sneaks through.

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The structure consists of pillars and beams, reinforced frames concrete with post-tensioned beams up to 32ft (10m) on the roof of the first floor to protect the light from the courtyard, without intermediate support.

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