Patio House

Patio House by Arquitectura-G, located in Costa Brava, is conceived as a calm architectural response to a sloping landscape, where built form and terrain are carefully interwoven. Rather than asserting a dominant gesture, the project follows the existing contours, organizing the house as a sequence of spaces structured around a central open void.

At the heart of the design lies a square courtyard measuring 15 by 15 meters. This open space, defined by a grid of slender columns, contains a reflecting pool and three trees, establishing a quiet focal point for the dwelling. The surrounding colonnade operates as a transitional zone, accommodating movement while also functioning as an extension of the living areas. Its ambiguous character allows it to shift between circulation space and place of occupation.

Partially embedded in the hillside, the house moderates its relationship to the environment through the use of wood and slatted screens. These elements filter light and air, enabling the façades to open towards the courtyard while maintaining a degree of enclosure. Above, a thin, horizontal roof plane unifies the composition, reinforcing the project’s geometric clarity.

Internally, the spatial organization is defined by gradual transitions rather than fixed boundaries. A circular staircase introduces a vertical connection, maintaining the overall continuity of the architectural language.