located in valencia, spain, ‘casa ricart’ is a residential scheme realized by gradoli & sanz architects. defined by its traditional yet distinctive façade, the property is situated in the historic benimaclet neighborhood of the city.

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at the heart of the home there are two modest sized internal courtyards. gradoli & sanz architects decided to organized the internal program around these two patio spaces: one that sits in transition between the living room and kitchen, while the other is shaded, intimate and filled with vegetation. large timber-framed doors mark the boundaries between inside and outside; the larger patio features a large olive tree with a staircase that gives the residents access to a roof terrace. the interior is warm and relates back to its existing context. this is highlighted with the concrete and brickwork used predominantly throughout, with a bookshelf that runs the length of the horizontal wall.

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the house is organized around two patios

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the smaller and vegatation-filled patio

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bedrooms and the private programs is located upstairs

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timber-framed doors slide open for access to the patio

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while the kitchen and services can be found at the rear of the dwelling

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the patio with the olive tree seen from the rooftop terrace

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the property is located in the benimaclet neighborhood in valencia

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