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020_P12-House

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In the summer of 2002, a young couple with two children embarked on the design of their own home, seeking to transition from urban life to the natural environment of the Foz estuary on the northern coast of Galicia, Spain. Their chosen site, a vast expanse at the water’s edge, is characterized by dense forests of pine and eucalyptus, an ever-changing landscape shaped by shifting daylight and tidal rhythms. These dynamic environmental conditions became fundamental parameters in shaping the architectural proposal.

During initial discussions, the clients expressed their motivations for leaving the city, their spatial and landscape needs, and their distinct preference for flat roofs and metallic materials. In response, the design articulates a single, elemental volume, positioned parallel to the coastline. This linear form frames a multiplicity of views from within, establishing a continuous dialogue with the surrounding environment while maintaining a serene and cohesive exterior presence. The resulting architecture seeks not only to inhabit the landscape but to intensify its perception, offering a dwelling that is both integrated with and reflective of its natural context.

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Marcos Parga_PO2 Arquitectos / Year: 2005 / Location: Foz, Spain / Program: Housing / Type: Comission / Status: Built / Client: Private / Size: 380m2 / Photos: Angel Baltanas