{"id":8854,"date":"2025-04-15T12:55:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T10:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ramonesteve.com\/arquitectura\/%architecture-type%\/casa-de-la-cantera\/"},"modified":"2025-06-30T08:54:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T06:54:16","slug":"quarry-house","status":"publish","type":"architecture","link":"https:\/\/ramonesteve.com\/en\/architecture\/residential\/quarry-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Quarry House"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A universe apart<\/h3>

The house’s form comprises a series of stacked volumes embraced by the very terrain itself. The dwelling is seamlessly integrated into the mountainside, creating a void that defines its own unique space, a universe apart for its inhabitants.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The upper level, conceived as a fluid and interconnected space, accommodates the living areas. The terrace and swimming pool are designed as an extension of the floor plan, seamlessly connecting the interior with the surrounding landscape.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Lightness and effortlessness<\/h3>\nBy opening up the views to the front and supporting the structure solely on the lateral planes, a sense of lightness and transparency is achieved, making Quarry House a serene haven connected to the horizon.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Raw materials<\/h3>\nThe house exudes a powerful, monolithic presence, a direct expression of the raw materials employed. The honeycomb structure of in-situ cast white concrete is traversed by a central core of backlit Neve D’Oro yellow onyx, which vertically connects the entire house via a staircase crafted from the same material.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Architect<\/strong>
Ram\u00f3n Esteve<\/p>

Project Team<\/strong>
V\u00edctor Ruiz
Anna Bosc\u00e0
Mar\u00eda Mart\u00ed
Concheta Romani<\/p>

Building Engineer<\/strong>
Emilio P\u00e9rez<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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REE Collaborators<\/strong>
Tudi Soriano
Benedetta Chicchini<\/p>

Constructor<\/strong>
Redon & Mena<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Structural Consultant<\/strong>
PRODEIN Proyectos de Ingenier\u00eda S.L.<\/p>

Instalation Consultants<\/strong>
Juan Pedro Jim\u00e9nez Monteagudo
David Gimeno Asensio
Vicente Garc\u00eda Garc\u00eda<\/p>

Marble and Onyx Supplier<\/strong>
PETRA the Stone Atelier<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Photogrpahy<\/strong>
Mariela Apollonio<\/p>

Audiovisual<\/strong>
Alfonso Calza<\/p>

Music<\/strong>
Henry Holzwarth
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