How do you design a spacious house on a narrow plot of land? You take a cue from 05 AM Arquitectura and build a step house! The Catalonian architects worked wonders with this split-level, minimalistic home that employs a terraced design in its interiors and exteriors.
Located in a small Spanish village in Girona, the openings of the house face the north and south -- with the north facing the old village with its cobble-stone streets, and the south facing the pool, garden, and landscape.
The stepped floors and Chartreuse yellow shelving allows long views and natural light, but also defines the different spaces of the room.
The house is designed to align with the north or the south elements.
The house can be accessed by two entrances -- the first floor, ground entrance and the lower, ground garden level which is also the car port. The "garage" is a transitional space that blurs the outdoor-indoor divide.
Between the basement and the main level, the architects have included the intermediate level or floor, which is reserved for leisure and study areas.
The depressed zone in the center of the house allows it to have a better relation with the landscape, and the fragmented roof allows natural light to pass through.
The kitchen, living room, and terrace are all located on the main floor.
