Unique House - The Box House

This small project (180 sqm) is located near the seaside, in an urbanization on the northface of the port of Mahon, in Menorca. The area is very quite, caracterized by the existence of several isolated houses mainly composed by the intersection of cubic blocks.

As the site is situated between two houses, the aim of the project was to create an introverted house regarding to the neighbours, and outgoing to the main views to the seaside. It appears as a compact geometry, in contrast to the unlucky catalog of formal solutions of the surrounding neighbours.

The house is mainly closed on its north facade, and open wide to the south orientation, it appears as a massive compact object, perforated by a “great eye”, framing the interesting views.

The program is divided in two floors regarding to the existing strong slope of the site. The main entrance and sleeping area are on the first floor, while the living room and the kitchen are situated on the ground level. The kitchen is conceived to cook looking at the sea, this idea is reinforced by the use of the same floor natural stone in the interior and exterior areas. The exterior area is divided by different slopes, creating intimate or open areas as needed. Regarding to the native architectural tradition, we used “ White“ as the main material (and not as a colour) for the whole solution.

Traditional House - Awesome Interior Refurbishment of a Traditional Mountain House

Joaquin Torres has directed A-Cero Studio Architects to handle the interior design refurbishment project of this traditional mountain house. Located in the town Bohoyo, Avila, Spain, the mountain house is sited on the sloping area of northern of mountain foot and in the Sierra de Gredos regional park. The traditional house is surrounded by cultural and historical heritage with the quiet atmosphere and beautiful views.

The traditional house was redesigned to be fresher and brighter by the replacing wood balcony with transparent glass. It means that the interior design refurbishment makes the main entrance gets more natural lights. Besides, the wood colors are also made to be more various so that looks more modern than before. To complete the interior design refurbishment project, A-Cero team also specially designs the furnishings in more modern and good looking look. The furnishing is also included the contemporary swivel TV stand that enables the homeowners watch the same TV in the lounge as well as in the outdoor deck.

The newly interior design refurbishment is made to be warm, homey, and intimate. A library is added into the lounge featured by high quality materials and indirect light. To reduce dark shades, A-Cero team removed the wood railing of staircase with glass. Large windows also feature the interior design refurbishment to expand beautiful views and natural light.