Minimalistic modern house in an old town in Telde, Gran Canary.
I just picked up that title ’let’s talk about architecture’ but it’s not really talking about it - more like watching it. Sorry for that! When we imagine architecture in Spain, minimalism is not the first thing that comes to our minds, is it? As recently several impressive modern houses have come across, I decided to share those for you here in my blog. Have a look!
House F fits perfectly to this old town.
House F is designed by architect studio Xstudio. It is located in an urban oasis in the centre of Telde. Narrow cobbled streets and whitewashed walls are characteristic to this place and as the construction regulations are strict all these features must be taken into account when building something new.
The basic idea in the planing and designing was to respect the environment yet keeping in mind that architecture must express its own time and place since that’s the only way to value the urban history.
Shutters closed, shutters open.
House F is like a white canvas. Sometimes opening up to the surrounding are, sometimes closing down just like the old houses with white barriers around them.
This is a house for a couple in which they can decide to participate or not in the life of the neighbourhood - opening or closing themselves to the environment.
Concrete and wood.
There is a beautiful balance of contrasts between cold and warm materials. Concrete walls and ceilings together with white walls and natural pine wood create a serene and pure atmosphere.
Peaceful patio
There are 2 main functional schemes in the house: a central patio into which the staircase and rooms open and another at the back of the plot, which both integrate the outside space as a part of the interior.
The living spaces have been left without special function. Only those which makes living conditions practical and pleasant are defined. Otherwise the rooms look as being reversible spaces in different scales.
High ceiling in the living area. Stairs in white.
Peek to the bathroom and kitchen.
All photos by David Rodriguez.
Adapted from the original article on Archilovers.