House EF

English description provided by the architects.

The project is inspired by its immediate surroundings—especially the olive trees and vineyards—which influenced both the conceptual approach and the selection of materials.

The house aims to naturally integrate with the land, highlighting horizontality and calmness in its architectural language.

This axis defines circulation and generates continuous visual connections throughout the house, framing views of the surrounding olive groves and vineyards.

From this core, the program is distributed across three volumes: a private wing to the west, a guest wing to the east, and a central shared area that houses the kitchen, living room, and main entrance.

Regarding materials, the project prioritizes natural and locally sourced elements, such as lime plaster, untreated wood, and stone. These materials anchor the house to its surroundings and contribute to a serene and tactile atmosphere.

Large openings and skylights are carefully positioned to allow natural light to enter throughout the day, reinforcing the connection between the interior and the exterior.

Passive design strategies—such as cross ventilation, thermal inertia, and solar orientation—reduce energy needs and promote a sustainable lifestyle.

One of the main challenges was to maintain a sense of intimacy and scale within the open landscape. The solution was to design a low house, framed by native vegetation and open to the sky.