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Villa Lago
Fran Silvestre Arquitectos

The proposal presents an architectural framework intertwined with gardens, aiming to maximize the contact perimeter between the building and the landscape, blurring the boundaries between the built environment and nature. At this site in Madrid, the relationship between the architecture and its surroundings holds unique value. To achieve this, the design intentionally eschews compact building volumes in favor of an ascending layout reminiscent of certain works by Alfaro. The project seeks to resolve a duality: embodying geometric beauty while maintaining organic forms. Though the structure is precise, its inhabitants will perceive it as natural, as if it had randomly merged with the land.

The project blends two ancient architectural archetypes: the pavilion, seen as an open and centripetal space, and the courtyard, regarded as a more sheltered yet roofless area. We have long been fascinated by the relationship between certain elongated floor plan projects and exterior spaces in the works of architects like Glenn Murcutt and Stephane Beel. These architectural elements take on a longitudinal and transparent form, designed with large radii. The building blocks are juxtaposed to optimize spatial circulation. From this relationship emerge five distinct gardens, each defined by the architectural layout. Every garden creates a unique atmosphere and extends visual connections, ensuring the exterior spaces remain dynamically present in the overall experience. These spaces are prepared to accommodate the future introduction of large plant species.

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