It was in the Muslim era when the so-called farmhouses were concentrating the population of the Ribera Alta, although some of these settlements had an Iberian origin. Over time these population centers have become places connected to the big city in a simple way and with an enviable quality of life. With all the good that the proximity of a large city offers and all the advantages of living connected to the territory and its culture.We like to think of this house rooted in its immediate surroundings as are the traditional farmhouses and open to the powerful blue shade of the sky in this area.
Pati Blau House emerges as an interpretation of this typology. The delicious bankruptcies of the plot are regularized with the servants of the facilities, a gymnasium and storage pieces, drawing the outline of a regular patio. In this way it is possible to understand the ground floor as a continuum with the garden and the pool from where you can enjoy the favorable climate in this population.
In order to maintain a consistent appearance, the exterior walls of the building had to be kept continuous, while the garage complemented the bridge deck. Alejandro de la Sota found inspiration in Tarragona's work and in the countless works of Aires Mateus, and found that their connections on the facades were always perfect. In this project, Fran Silvestre took a similar approach, making the top of the two openings on the facade meet at a point, and the position of the points provides a reference for the height of the side facade.
- Architect: Fran Silvestre Arquitectos
- Photos: Diego Opazo
- Words: Gina