The single-family home sits in a residential area of homes with gardens in Llinars del Vallès. The clients wanted a contemporary yet timeless house, warm, honestly built and on a controlled budget, making the most of the sun and the views.

The design answers with a distinctive volume: a pure rectangular prism combined with the dynamism of pitched roofs. Breaking the volume along an axis across the plot opens the house to the south and the views and maximises solar gains in winter.

From the street, the single-family home appears as a sober exposed-brick volume. Towards the garden, the break in the pitched roofs creates a south-facing overhang that shades the large openings of the living areas, and a porch that extends indoor life towards the pool and garden.

The layout of the single-family home is organised along a central hall that defines a longitudinal axis, emphasised by a steel staircase with timber treads that creates a double-height space at the entrance. This axis contrasts with that of the living areas, creating a fluid sequence of spaces.

The interior design relies on the warmth of the materials: exposed brick, lime render, exposed vaults and oak wardrobes create a welcoming atmosphere. Green marble adds a touch of colour and a hard-wearing finish in the bathrooms and kitchen.