hidalgo hartmann arquitectura: casa pocafarina

‘casa pocafarina’ by hidalgo hartmann arquitectura, girona, spain image © filippo poli

barcelona studio hidalgo hartmann arquitectura has recently completed ‘casa pocafarina’, a single family residence designed to frame views to the distant landscape of girona, spain. situated upon a corner plot, this elevated cross-form dwelling reduces the impact of neighboring structures, creating a feeling of isolation for inhabitants. supported with four pillars, the four wings containing compact room layouts cantilever above a sub-grade garden level.

(left) driveway leading below the ground floor (right) aerial view of dwelling images © filippo poli

the volume is lifted one meter above the ground and is accessed from below through the garage and porch. a central outdoor courtyard provides sunlight into the upper floor spaces. the exterior and interior concrete surfaces reveal the use of wooden slats during the construction process, adding a subtle texture to the monochromatic material.

drivewayimage © filippo poli

living areaimage © filippo poli

stairsimage © filippo poli

(left) kitchen (right) stairs images © filippo poli

illuminated from the interior at duskimage © filippo poli

at nightimage © filippo poli

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