183. Brick House

The house, built on a plot characterized by prominent pine trees in the northeast corner and by the quiet proximity of the Monte del Pardo to the north, is organized into three independent volumes: the cubic volume of the house; an elongated block for covered parking with an overlook facing the Monte del Pardo on the roof; and a small arbour covered by a pergola.

The three volumes structure the landscaped spaces into four different bands: the entrance band —with the enigmatic presence of the tall pines; a landscaped patio located between the house and the overlook —which provides access to the house; a wide meadow, with a pergola at the end —surrounded by a thick mass of trees; and the pool area, located on a lower level of the garden to guarantee the swimmers' privacy.

The cubic volume of the house, organized with a system of three large openings per floor, spreads across three levels: the upper floor, which houses the family's bedrooms; the ground floor, where the day areas are located; and the lower floor, where a large, tree-lined semi-basement holds the auxiliary rooms.

The square floor plan is structured in the form of a cross to accommodate the vertical and horizontal communications, and the rooms are situated at the corners.

The exterior walls are made of sand-coloured handmade brick, grouted with lime mortar, while the window sills, cornices and other finishes are made of granite from the Sierra de Madrid. Finally, the interior walls are finished with whitewash and oak panels; and the beige pavements are continuous, made from white cement and local sand.