Casa Alba II

A continuous wall defines and encloses the house, establishing both privacy and a restrained presence within its context. Slightly lifted from the ground, it reads as a floating, precise volume—at once abrupt and ethereal. Its curved geometry follows the edge of a corner plot, and as the southern boundary, it allows indirect natural light to enter the interior by reflection.

The house opens towards the inner block courtyard and optimal solar orientation. The entire program is arranged on a single level, organized along a central axis that separates public and private areas. Living, dining, and kitchen spaces are conceived as a continuous environment. To the north, a gallery mediates between the interior and the landscape, providing shade during the summer months. To the south, the wall gives way to a contemplative patio that also enables cross ventilation.

Built almost entirely in exposed concrete, the house embraces material and technical simplicity. A system of beams structures the space, establishing a clear north–south rhythm that organizes the plan, while the enclosing wall unifies it. Dark flooring and furniture accentuate the presence of concrete, highlighting the interplay between material, light, and landscape.