Located in Cádiz, this residence emerges as a reflection on interventions in pre-existing structures and the ways in which architectural design can engage in dialogue with the memory of a place. It is a renovation project where what already exists is not seen as a limitation, but rather as a starting point for redefining the spatial experience without distancing the building from its original identity.
The concept behind the intervention is based on the premise of preserving and enhancing the essence of the home, making use of its structure to update it according to the contemporary needs of the client. Instead of imposing a foreign architecture, the project immerses itself in the spirit of the building and reinterprets it, introducing a new way of experiencing the interior space.
One of the most decisive aspects of the design has been the consideration of the region’s prevailing winds — westerly and easterly — whose influence on daily life in Cádiz is undeniable. This climatic condition becomes a key factor in the distribution and configuration of the residence. The living room, conceived as the heart of the home, opens generously in both directions through large, strategically positioned windows. This decision not only seeks to achieve cross ventilation and thermal comfort, but also creates an atmosphere that shifts depending on the dominant wind of the day. On levante days, the poniente softens the thermal sensation, while on poniente days, the levante cools the environment. In this way, the architecture adapts to nature instead of resisting it, turning the breeze into an active element of the project.
This project demonstrates that conscious and respectful architecture can revitalize what exists without erasing its essence. Through a strategy that values both the building’s memory and the natural conditions of the site, the house becomes an example of how design can sensitively respond to the challenges of contemporary living.
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Architects: Jose Maria de Lapuerta, Paloma Campo
Project Team: - Raquel Vozmediano Alcalá. Arquitecto.
- María Felío Pérez. Arquitecto.
- Irene Cámara Ruiz. Arquitecto.
- ingeniería estructura Mecanismo, instalaciones Paintbox
Promotor: PARTICULAR
Construccion : Bernabé Gallardo
Area: 450 m2
Dates. Proyecto: 2023 Obra: 2024-2025
Photographs: Fernando Alda
