The project represents an exercise in conceptualisation and abstraction of the traditional riurau from Marina Alta, a historic construction system characterised by a series of open arches that allow air circulation while providing protection from the sun and rain.

SCULPTURAL DESIGN AND MEDITERRANEAN ESSENCE

The result is a poetic and sculptural piece that creates a dreamlike and timeless atmosphere through the repetition of a sequence of arches, playing with their proportions both horizontally and vertically. The positive-negative contrast of the arches adds plasticity and dynamism to the façade. The design combines a distinctly Mediterranean architectural essence with meticulous attention to detail and interior sophistication.

BALANCE BETWEEN MATERIALS AND LANDSCAPE

The house expands its proportions through the arrangement of perimeter porticos, which extend the interior programme to the outdoors The spatial fluidity in the daytime areas creates a seamless connection with the sea, which becomes an integral feature of the home.

A dialogue between materials and landscape emerges through the luminosity of the chosen palette. The austerity of the exterior elements contrasts with the richness of the interiors, dominated by light woods, neutral tones, and the white colour, creating an atmosphere of serenity and warmth. Subtle accents in darker shades lend sobriety and elegance, achieved through the use of caramel oak wood, brushed champagne metals, and smoked glass with a soft golden hue.

A MEDITERRANEAN RETREAT

Riurau House is envisioned as a sanctuary for admiring and enjoying the Mediterranean.