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FRAN SILVESTRE ARQUITECTOS . photos: © Fernando Guerra . VIDEO: © Jesús Orrico

Located in front of the Sotogrande golf course, the layout of this house invites us to experience the shadow between the ground plane and the roof that extends over it. A generous roof cantilever that not only offers shelter from the intense sun of Cadiz, but also protects from the copious rains that descend from the Sierra de Grazalema, the place with the highest rainfall in the Iberian Peninsula. Continue reading FRAN SILVESTRE

FRAN SILVESTRE ARQUITECTOS . photos: © Jesús Orrico

The ancient Greeks, Etruscans and Romans implemented in their aristocratic residences a new architectural system known as compluvium, designed to divert rainwater into the impluvium. This structure, located in the heart of the domus, not only had an initial practical function of expelling smoke from internal fires, but also evolved to improve fundamental aspects such as natural lighting, room ventilation and the efficient accumulation of rainwater. Continue reading FRAN SILVESTRE

Fran Silvestre ARQUITECTOS . photos: © Fernando Guerra . video: © Jesús Orrico

The project arises from its implementation in the environment. The building unfolds through a very clear geometry, deviating from the concept of compact architecture. This strategy, combined with the slim proportion of the construction, allows for an increased perimeter of the dwelling’s contact with the exterior, creating a system of courtyards that seems limitless. Continue reading Fran Silvestre

Fran Silvestre ARQUITECTOS . photos: © Fernando Guerra . © Jesús Orrico | Fran Silvestre Arquitectos . VIDEO: © Jesús Orrico

Zahara de los Atunes is one of those places where the ordinary becomes exceptional. Every day has its sunrise and sunset, but the way it happens in this unique place is difficult to describe.
With this starting point, the architecture is arranged almost like a mechanism to protect ourselves while capturing the spectacle offered by our surroundings. Continue reading Fran Silvestre

FRAN SILVESTRE ARQUITECTOS . photos: © Jesús Orrico

The proposal, located in Madrid, is built on a plot with a significant elevation and an escape towards the landscape on its diagonal direction. The impossibility of accommodating the entire program on a single floor makes a two-level design necessary for the house. However, we strive to create a sense of continuity through the openings. We like to envision the house as a solid mass, from which these openings are carved out, creating a piece with a dynamic narrative. Continue reading FRAN SILVESTRE