Villa in La Alcaidesa
01 / location
San Roque
02 / YEAR
2025
The owners were very clear about how they wanted to live: without artifice, without passing fads, and surrounded only by what adds value. Our work consisted of transforming that conviction into a cohesive space, where the architecture, the materials, and every element interact with absolute naturalness.
Living-Dining Room. Images
The first thing that catches the eye is the horizontal composition. The sofas, coffee table, and rug create a very low visual platform, allowing the gaze to travel directly toward the landscape. It’s a very architectural decision: the true focal point isn’t the living room, but rather the relationship between the interior and the exterior.
The sofa—a central piece—takes center stage: B&B Italia, with its generous dimensions, wide armrests, and very horizontal proportions, designed for comfort rather than aesthetics.
The custom-made coffee table, crafted from solid natural travertine stone, serves as a sculptural piece. Its visual weight balances the lightness of the rest of the furniture and lends a sense of permanence to the ensemble.
The natural-fiber rug defines the space without introducing patterns or contrasts; texture takes the place of color.
The dining room revolves around a single focal point: the table. It is a solid oak table with very clean lines, designed by Molteni & C.
Expormim’s chairs feature a black metal frame and a seat and backrest woven from natural rope. This combination of metal, wood, and plant fiber creates a sense of visual lightness that keeps the overall design from feeling heavy.
The Akari paper lamps by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra. They add a warm, almost artisanal touch that contrasts with the table’s boldness.
The large textile panel in the background functions as an architectural element rather than a decorative one.
Its purpose is not to add color, but rather texture and depth to the vertical plane.
Office
A place to think, not just to work; the relationship between the interior and the exterior; they don’t look like trees placed in front of a window.
This office embodies a concept that is quite rare in contemporary homes: the workspace is no longer a closed-off room but rather a place for contemplation. There is no sense of a home office here. Instead, it is a small sanctuary where the architecture fosters concentration. The first important decision is its location.
Instead of facing the interior of the home, the desk faces entirely toward the garden. The panoramic window transforms the landscape into the true focal point of the space. Nature ceases to be an external element and becomes an integral part of the daily experience of those who work there.
A table that seems to float
The centerpiece is a completely custom-designed desk. It is not a piece of furniture leaning against a wall. It is a large solid-wood beam that spans the space and blends into the architecture as if it had been part of it from the start.
Its thickness conveys a sense of solidity, while the absence of legs creates a surprising sense of lightness. The only decoration is a ceramic vase with some dry branches; the empty space is also part of the design.
The Chair
The chair appears to be clearly inspired by Hans J. Weqner’s CH22 Lounge Chair, with a solid oak frame and a seat woven from natural rope.
Master bedroom
The centerpiece is a Minotti bed with organic lines, fully upholstered in an ivory-colored bouclé fabric.
Its rounded shapes eliminate any sense of rigidity and instantly bring warmth to the space. The headboard, crafted as a single continuous piece, gently envelops the sleeping area and reinforces the feeling of security.
Side tables integrated into the architecture; they are constructed as an extension of the architecture itself using suspended platforms made of natural oak.
The lamp, designed by Michael Anastassiades, features satin-finished brass that adds a subtle, warm accent without competing with the other materials.
The glass sphere casts a soft, enveloping light that transforms the bedroom into an intimate space at night.
Art
Above the headboard hangs a large-scale abstract painting. It does not seek to take center stage.
Its purpose is to introduce a subtle depth of color through muted greens, earth tones, and soft pink hues that harmonize with the outdoor landscape.
Textiles, washed linens, natural cottons, bouclé, lightweight wools—all within the same color palette of off-whites, sand, and stone.
Natural light: One of the most striking features of the bedroom is the way light is handled. Large linen curtains filter the intense Mediterranean sunlight, preventing glare and creating even lighting throughout the day.