DAPONTE | ILLA DE AROUSA

Daponte

The Daponte house is located into the urban area of Illa de Arousa, in an area of great building pressure where coexists a unique mix of typologies and architectural styles, that goes from newly constructed residential buildings to contemporary and traditional single-family houses. This location provides a unique context for the house, in which it is harmoniously integrated.

Approach

The complexity of the surroundings and the absence of external references of consideration meant that the conditioning factors of the project, in addition to the urban planning regulations, were focused on family needs and the geometry of the site.

Location

The plot is strategically located in front of Avenida da Ponte, the main artery of Illa de Arousa. The difference in level between this road access and the pedestrian access from the back street was creatively used to organize the house on three levels.

The first floor houses the garage and the entrance hall, with a small hallway that serves as a filter towards the avenue. The second floor contains the main rooms of the day area, such as the living room and kitchen, connected to the garden and the back street. While on the second floor is located the sleeping area consisting of three bedrooms, one of them with dressing room and bathroom.

Facade and composition

The facade of the house consists of a stone plinth on the first floor, which serves as a base for the upper floors. Metal latticework was added to visually enlarge the windows and a brise-soleil that frames and protects the openings, casting shadows on the main facade and balancing its composition. These elements contribute to the unique aesthetics of the house.

Interiors

The interior organization of the house was carefully adapted to the existing difference in level of the site and its irregular geometry. This approach made it possible to create functional and aesthetic interior spaces that fit perfectly with the site conditions.

Identity

The brise-soleil and latticework not only add an aesthetic element to the facade, but also serve an important function by protecting the openings from direct solar radiation and providing shade at appropriate times of the day. In addition, the hallway adds depth to the facade and balances its composition, contributing to the overall style of the house.

Materials and textures

To achieve a calm and timeless aesthetic, a reduced palette of colors and materials was used. Wild granite is combined with the white of the acrylic cladding in the blind areas and the gray of the aluminum carpentry and other metallic elements. This choice of materials and colors creates a harmonious and attractive appearance.

This house attempts to integrate harmoniously with a diverse and chaotic urban environment. The limited palette of materials and the reduction of colors allow the house to stand out without imposing itself, thus showing the possibility of a balanced and singular design in an urban context.