10 incredible houses to live on the coast
27/05/2021.
Horizon, the sea
metalocus, ALMUDENA PERLAZA
metalocus, ALMUDENA PERLAZA
How many times have we not wanted to wake up listening to the sound of the sea in the background? Or have breakfast while we admire the fantastic views that the Mediterranean offers? From Spain, to Mexico, passing through Chile, we will see a series of houses where all of the above can become a reality.
The architects mentioned in this article are.- Nomo Studio, Marià Castelló, 05 AM Arquitectura, Jørn Utzon, BAAQ ’, Jaa and Felipe Assadi.
The architects mentioned in this article are.- Nomo Studio, Marià Castelló, 05 AM Arquitectura, Jørn Utzon, BAAQ ’, Jaa and Felipe Assadi.
Jørn Utzon's Can Lis House. Photograph by Torben Eskerod courtesy of The Utzon Foundation
Jørn Utzon's Can Lis House. Photograph by Torben Eskerod courtesy of The Utzon Foundation
Jørn Utzon's Can Lis House. Photograph by Torben Eskerod courtesy of The Utzon Foundation
Patio House by Nomo Studio. Photograph by Adrià Goula
Patio House by Nomo Studio. Photograph by Adrià Goula
Patio House by Nomo Studio. Photograph by Adrià Goula
Bridge House by Nomo Studio. Photograph by Adrià Goula
Bridge House by Nomo Studio. Photograph by Adrià Goula
Bridge House by Nomo Studio. Photograph by Adrià Goula
Exterior view. "Bosc d'en Pep Ferrer" by Marià Castelló. Photograph by Marià Castelló
Exterior view. "Bosc d'en Pep Ferrer" by Marià Castelló. Photograph by Marià Castelló
Exterior view. "Bosc d'en Pep Ferrer" by Marià Castelló. Photograph by Marià Castelló
Frame House by Nomo Studio. Photograph by Adrià Goula
Frame House by Nomo Studio. Photograph by Adrià Goula
Frame House by Nomo Studio. Photograph by Adrià Goula
Casa Sa Riera by 05 AM Arquitectura. Photograph by Filippo Poli Photography
Casa Sa Riera by 05 AM Arquitectura. Photograph by Filippo Poli Photography
Casa Sa Riera by 05 AM Arquitectura. Photograph by Filippo Poli Photography
Stone House by Nomo Studio. Photograph by Joan Guillamat
Stone House by Nomo Studio. Photograph by Joan Guillamat
Stone House by Nomo Studio. Photograph by Joan Guillamat
Naila House by BAAQ’. Photograph by Edmund Sumner
Naila House by BAAQ’. Photograph by Edmund Sumner
Naila House by BAAQ’. Photograph by Edmund Sumner
House on Estoril beach by jaa. Photograph by Nuno Almendra
House on Estoril beach by jaa. Photograph by Nuno Almendra
House on Estoril beach by jaa. Photograph by Nuno Almendra
View from the seashore. Casa bahía azul by Felipe Assadi and Francisca Pulido. Photograph by Fernando Alda
Exterior view. Casa bahía azul by Felipe Assadi and Francisca Pulido. Photograph by Fernando Alda
Exterior view. Casa bahía azul by Felipe Assadi and Francisca Pulido. Photograph by Fernando Alda
The first five chosen homes are located between the sea and the mountains, this allows them to enjoy incredible views of the two areas, as well as an exquisite tranquility, since they are usually isolated from everything else. The next five are quite close, or on the coast itself, a few meters from the sea.
Even though all of the above is quite appealing, we must also remember that the construction of these buildings must be in a way that respects the natural environment, since in certain areas, it is being built closer to the coast in an uncontrolled manner, which that causes a great impact on the ecosystems of the place.
1. Always, the best views are mediterranean. Patio house by Nomo Studio.
Even though all of the above is quite appealing, we must also remember that the construction of these buildings must be in a way that respects the natural environment, since in certain areas, it is being built closer to the coast in an uncontrolled manner, which that causes a great impact on the ecosystems of the place.
1. Always, the best views are mediterranean. Patio house by Nomo Studio.
Despite the excellent views over the Mediterranean Sea that the Casa Patio de Nomo Studio has had to deal with the visualization of a 10 story hotel that spoiled the landscape of the area, which caused the views of the house to be redirected, without, however, you can still enjoy incredible views of the sea, the forest and the mountains.
The facade projected by Nomo Studio has great influences from the architecture of the fishermen in the area, this can be seen in its whitewashed walls and navy blue shutters. White and pastel colours predominate, which together with the large windows, and the high ceilings of different slopes, give great luminosity to the interior.
The large extension of the Casa Puente plot, projected by Nomo Studio, allows the building to be arranged horizontally, in this way you can get the best views of the place. The building is made up of a series of square and pentagonal planes that interpenetrate each other since it was concluded that dividing the program was the best way to deal with its magnitude.
The facades correspond to the traditional ones of Menorca, with a whitewashed exterior finish and high and sloping ceilings. Regarding the interior, it was intended to be a contrast with the exterior, for this, the ceilings were painted pastel green, and interior furniture made of birch wood was chosen.
The facades correspond to the traditional ones of Menorca, with a whitewashed exterior finish and high and sloping ceilings. Regarding the interior, it was intended to be a contrast with the exterior, for this, the ceilings were painted pastel green, and interior furniture made of birch wood was chosen.
The house designed by Marià Castelló is made up of three light modules, which are joined by a series of glazed corridors, it has excellent views of Migjorn Beach, and of Torre des Pi des Català that has accompanied the landscape of the place since 1763.
The house projected by Marià Castelló tries to be as respectful as possible with the environment, for this, it generally uses materials that can be obtained in the area such as sculpted rock or grinding gravel, in turn, it also has a series of passive bioclimatic systems and a cistern that collects rainwater to use it.
The house projected by Marià Castelló tries to be as respectful as possible with the environment, for this, it generally uses materials that can be obtained in the area such as sculpted rock or grinding gravel, in turn, it also has a series of passive bioclimatic systems and a cistern that collects rainwater to use it.
The Frame House projected by Nomo Studio possibly has one of the best views of the houses that we expose, the house is located in the Coves Noves urbanization, to prevent the house located in front from spoiling the views, the study decided to position it in the area highest part of the plot, while the entrance is located in the lowest area. Thus, on the upper floor, all daytime activity will take place, while on the ground floor the night activity will take place.
The large opening of the facade and the opacity of the walls make it up to frame the incredible views of the place, this is enhanced by the inclination of the roof, with this Nomo Studio seeks to create a feeling of even more connection with the outside.
Located at the highest point of the plot, enjoying magnificent views of the Sa Riera cove and the Medas Islands, is the Casa Sa Riera, projected by 05AM Arquitectura.
The project made by 05AM Arquitectura is composed of three floors, on the ground floor are the garage and the main access, on the first floor is the terrace, on the third and last floor we will have the rooms. The composition of the façade stands out, in which we can find a perfect composition between concrete and brick that will frame the windows of the building.
The project made by 05AM Arquitectura is composed of three floors, on the ground floor are the garage and the main access, on the first floor is the terrace, on the third and last floor we will have the rooms. The composition of the façade stands out, in which we can find a perfect composition between concrete and brick that will frame the windows of the building.
Located on a hillside on the north coast of Menorca, is the Casa de Piedra, projected by Nomo Studio. This house has a particular facade made using a traditional technique and materials from the area.
The house is made up of six bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a garage and other auxiliary rooms. From the front of the house, you can enjoy impressive views of the cliffs of Menorca, the latter is part of an extension of the kitchen, dining room and living room, which will be where most social gatherings are held.
The house is made up of six bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a garage and other auxiliary rooms. From the front of the house, you can enjoy impressive views of the cliffs of Menorca, the latter is part of an extension of the kitchen, dining room and living room, which will be where most social gatherings are held.
Designed by Jørn Utzon himself as a personal home, Casa Can Lis is one of the most important houses of the 20th century. The project is made up of four buildings, in each of them a part of the global program will be developed, on the one hand, we will have the bedrooms, on the other the living room and finally the kitchen-dining room.
What makes this house so special is the Jørn Utzon's reinterpretation of the popular construction methods of the area, for which he used native materials such as marés sandstone, arsenic santanyi and pine wood.
Between 2011 and 2012, the house was restored and transformed into a residence for contemporary artists by the architect Lise Juel.
The Naila House designed by BAAQ located on the Pacific coast is composed of four high-rise volumes with a sloping roof that defines a cross-shaped patio, in which the pool is located, this arrangement allows greater integration between the beach and building. It is located on a public beach without any type of fence or fence that separates it from the outside, which makes it look more integrated with the landscape.
The project made by BAAQ tries to be respectful of the natural environment, for this it uses typical materials of the architecture of the place, such as palm bone, which is a material used for the construction of beach huts.
The project made by BAAQ tries to be respectful of the natural environment, for this it uses typical materials of the architecture of the place, such as palm bone, which is a material used for the construction of beach huts.
The Houses on the Estoril beach projected by José Adrião Arquitectos, have a magnificent location since they are quite close to both the centre and the beach. The project consists of 18 single-family houses, which have between two or three bedrooms and a patio.
The finish of the project is simple, with concrete pavement, as well as white walls and ceilings, on the main façade the sky blue doors and square-shaped façade openings stand out. The architects intended to transport the tenant to the concept of a quiet life in a beach house while enjoying privileged views.
The House in Blue Bay designed by Felipe Assadi, Francisca Pulido, was born to adapt in an original way to the slope on which it is located. Inside we find a more or less conventional space, in which the views are framed by the openings made in the exterior facade.
The grayish color of the concrete and the shape of the openings of the exterior facade frame the views of the place, creating the feeling that the viewer is in front of a painting, in which the best views of the place are found. But without a doubt what is most surprising about the project is how the architect Felipe Assadi challenges the terrain and adapts the house to it.
The grayish color of the concrete and the shape of the openings of the exterior facade frame the views of the place, creating the feeling that the viewer is in front of a painting, in which the best views of the place are found. But without a doubt what is most surprising about the project is how the architect Felipe Assadi challenges the terrain and adapts the house to it.
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Alicia Casals, Karl Nyqvist. Nomo Studio
Nomo studio. based in Barcelona and Stockholm, the study was founded by Alicia Casals and Karl Johan Nyqvist. Both got professional experience in well-known architecture studios such as OMA (Rotterdam), BIG (Copenhagen), Shigeru Ban (Tokyo), Kengo Kuma (Tokyo), MVRDV (Rotterdam), UnStudio (Amsterdam), BüroOS (Beijing), give the company a solid base of knowledge in large scale projects.
They are currently involved in a wide range of projects all over Europe including private villas, housing complex, pavilions, museums, schools, art/culture centres and landscape and masterplans. Furthermore theri holistic approach has lead them to the design of stands, faucets, books and interventions in marginalised suburbs.
They work closely with their clients in all phases offering a complete project management service supported by BIM technology. They believe in design as a powerful tool for creating extraordinary spatial qualities. Their interests lie on cutting-edge design, experimentation with materials, details and structural solutions. The strong curiosity they feel for diverse social and cultural environments leads them to always seek a specific approach to each project. They do not resign theirselves to anything less than creativity, uniqueness and strong concepts in their work.
They are currently involved in a wide range of projects all over Europe including private villas, housing complex, pavilions, museums, schools, art/culture centres and landscape and masterplans. Furthermore theri holistic approach has lead them to the design of stands, faucets, books and interventions in marginalised suburbs.
They work closely with their clients in all phases offering a complete project management service supported by BIM technology. They believe in design as a powerful tool for creating extraordinary spatial qualities. Their interests lie on cutting-edge design, experimentation with materials, details and structural solutions. The strong curiosity they feel for diverse social and cultural environments leads them to always seek a specific approach to each project. They do not resign theirselves to anything less than creativity, uniqueness and strong concepts in their work.
Marià Castelló
Marià Castelló · Architecture began its course in February 2002 with the first public and private initiative projects in Formentera. The connection, the respect and the commitment with the culture, the landscape and the territory of the minor of the Pitiüsas islands was determining in the professional and personal orientation chosen.
The study has collaborated with editorial projects of different nature, exhibitions and presentations with the purpose of spreading both the patrimonial baggage existing on the island and those contemporary interventions generated with criteria and reflection.
Among his last prizes, he stands out as a finalist in the 59th edition of the FAD Awards in the category of "City and Landscape" for the work "Restauració del Fossar Vell of Sant Francesc" (2017), the Special mention (2nd Position) of the Prize European Intervention in the Architectural Heritage AADIPA (2017) for the Restoration of the Tower des Pi des Català, s. XVIII in Formentera, or the work selected in the Catalan Pavilion of the Biennale di Architettura di Venezia (2012) "Architectural Rowers" in the "Contexts" section.
The study has collaborated with editorial projects of different nature, exhibitions and presentations with the purpose of spreading both the patrimonial baggage existing on the island and those contemporary interventions generated with criteria and reflection.
Among his last prizes, he stands out as a finalist in the 59th edition of the FAD Awards in the category of "City and Landscape" for the work "Restauració del Fossar Vell of Sant Francesc" (2017), the Special mention (2nd Position) of the Prize European Intervention in the Architectural Heritage AADIPA (2017) for the Restoration of the Tower des Pi des Català, s. XVIII in Formentera, or the work selected in the Catalan Pavilion of the Biennale di Architettura di Venezia (2012) "Architectural Rowers" in the "Contexts" section.
Joan Arnau, Carme Muñoz. 05 AM arquitectura
05 AM arquitectura, is an architecture firm based in Girona, founded by Joan Arnau and Carme Muñoz in 2005. Their practice and professional expertise is based on the realisation of projects, interiors, and landscapes architecture. They have carried out projects both for public administration, public competitions and private commissions, having a vast experience in the last one, either in interior renovations or new constructions.
05 AM arquitectura team is formed by intern collaborators and an extensive network of highly-specialised consultants on different areas, with whom they share the same goals and self-commitment.
Throughout their professional trajectory they have received numerous recognitions in the specialized sector.
05 AM arquitectura team is formed by intern collaborators and an extensive network of highly-specialised consultants on different areas, with whom they share the same goals and self-commitment.
Throughout their professional trajectory they have received numerous recognitions in the specialized sector.
Jørn UTZON
Jørn Utzon was a Danish architect, best known for making the project of the Sydney Opera House, and as the winner of the Pritzker Prize in 2003.
He was born in Copenhagen as the son of a naval engineer. He studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Denmark. He spent the years of World War II studying with Erik Gunnar Asplund. Then he traveled extensively throughout Europe, the United States and Mexico. On his return he established himself as an architect in Copenhagen.
As a result of the interests of his family in the Arts, from 1937 he attended the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Denmark where he studied under Kay Fisker and Steen Rasmussen Eller. After graduation in 1942, he joined the studio of Erik Gunnar Asplund in Stockholm where he worked with Arne Jacobsen and Poul Henningsen. It was then that he was particularly interested in the work of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. After the end of World War II and the German occupation of Denmark, he returned to Copenhagen
In 1946, he visited Alvar Aalto in Helsinki. Between 1947-1948 he traveled Europe in 1948 went to Morocco where he admired the high adobe buildings. In 1949, he traveled to the United States and Mexico, where the pyramids inspired him. Fascinated by the way in which the Maya built skyward to be closer to their God. He said the time he spent in Mexico was "one of the best architectural experiences in my life." In the US, he visited the home of Frank Lloyd Wright, Taliesin West, in the Arizona desert and met Charles and Ray Eames.
In 1992 he received the Wolf Prize in Arts. In March 2003, Utzon was awarded honorary doctorates by the University of Sydney in recognition of his building project of the Opera. Utzon was ill and could not travel to Australia for that purpose, so that it represented his son in the investiture ceremony. It may not be present at the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the building, for which Utzon was redesigning some areas, such as the main lobby. In 2003 he was also given the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize.
He was born in Copenhagen as the son of a naval engineer. He studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Denmark. He spent the years of World War II studying with Erik Gunnar Asplund. Then he traveled extensively throughout Europe, the United States and Mexico. On his return he established himself as an architect in Copenhagen.
As a result of the interests of his family in the Arts, from 1937 he attended the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Denmark where he studied under Kay Fisker and Steen Rasmussen Eller. After graduation in 1942, he joined the studio of Erik Gunnar Asplund in Stockholm where he worked with Arne Jacobsen and Poul Henningsen. It was then that he was particularly interested in the work of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. After the end of World War II and the German occupation of Denmark, he returned to Copenhagen
In 1946, he visited Alvar Aalto in Helsinki. Between 1947-1948 he traveled Europe in 1948 went to Morocco where he admired the high adobe buildings. In 1949, he traveled to the United States and Mexico, where the pyramids inspired him. Fascinated by the way in which the Maya built skyward to be closer to their God. He said the time he spent in Mexico was "one of the best architectural experiences in my life." In the US, he visited the home of Frank Lloyd Wright, Taliesin West, in the Arizona desert and met Charles and Ray Eames.
In 1992 he received the Wolf Prize in Arts. In March 2003, Utzon was awarded honorary doctorates by the University of Sydney in recognition of his building project of the Opera. Utzon was ill and could not travel to Australia for that purpose, so that it represented his son in the investiture ceremony. It may not be present at the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the building, for which Utzon was redesigning some areas, such as the main lobby. In 2003 he was also given the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize.
Alfonso Quiñones. BAAQ’
BAAQ’. Fundado en 2011 por Alfonso Quiñones. His initial works focus on restoration and renovation projects for different developers in Mexico City.
BAAQ’ dedicates its practice to the development of housing and architectural design where he has been recognized in various publications and awards such as the Honorable Mention at the 2012 Mexican Architecture Biennial and winner of the Public Award at the AZ 2019 Awards.
In 2012 Alfonso Quiñones was invited by the architect Tadao Ando to be the local associate architect for the Casa Wabi project in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, and in 2016 he was also invited by the architect Alvaro Siza for the development of the Taller de Barro project at Casa Wabi. He recently developed, together with the architect Kengo Kuma, the design of a chicken coop with an experimental construction system.
And other hand, he has developed housing projects intervening and recovering old buildings in Mexico City. Working under the premise of renovating, preserving and adapting to new uses, buildings that have been abandoned, rejoining the urban and social dynamics of their environment.
BAAQ’ dedicates its practice to the development of housing and architectural design where he has been recognized in various publications and awards such as the Honorable Mention at the 2012 Mexican Architecture Biennial and winner of the Public Award at the AZ 2019 Awards.
In 2012 Alfonso Quiñones was invited by the architect Tadao Ando to be the local associate architect for the Casa Wabi project in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, and in 2016 he was also invited by the architect Alvaro Siza for the development of the Taller de Barro project at Casa Wabi. He recently developed, together with the architect Kengo Kuma, the design of a chicken coop with an experimental construction system.
And other hand, he has developed housing projects intervening and recovering old buildings in Mexico City. Working under the premise of renovating, preserving and adapting to new uses, buildings that have been abandoned, rejoining the urban and social dynamics of their environment.
Javier Arias González JAA
Javier Arias González. Architect by ITESM (Technological Institute of Superior Studies of Monterrey) 2005-2010. He has participated in different courses and diplomas in the Mexican Republic, as well as abroad. Part of his studies were completed in the city of Barcelona, Spain at the FPC (Fundació Politècnica de Catalunya). He has been invited by different educational institutions, as a lecturer. He is currently the JAA coordinator in the city of Morelia, Michoacán.
He has received a silver medal in the II Biennial of Young Mexican Architects FCARM (2017) and Honorable Mention in the XIV Biennial of Mexican Architecture, at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City (2016).
He has received a silver medal in the II Biennial of Young Mexican Architects FCARM (2017) and Honorable Mention in the XIV Biennial of Mexican Architecture, at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City (2016).
Felipe Assadi. Felipe Assadi Arquitectos
Felipe Assadi is architect from Finis Terrae University 1996, and Master of Architecture from Pontificia Universidad Católica of Chile. In 1999 he received the 'Premio Promoción Joven' of the Association of Architects of Chile, awarded to the best architect under 35 of the country.
He has taught at several Chilean universities and other foreigners in Mexico, Brazil, Italy, Colombia and USA. From 2011 he serves as Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Design of the Finis Terrae University.
He has been invited to lecture in Venezuela, Peru, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Argentina, USA, Italy and Spain. His work has been widely published in several countries in magazines like Wallpaper and Architectural Review in London, Arquitectura Viva and AV Monografías in Madrid, Architectural Record in NY, GA Tokyo, Domus and Casabella in Italy among others and in specialized books around the world.
He has participated in exhibitions in Barcelona, Pamplona, London, Quito, Tokyo and Santiago. His work has been developed in Chile, Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, United States, Ecuador and Colombia.
Nowadays he has four monographs, in Chile, Spain, Korea and Argentina.
