distinct black tiling and hewn stone clad two-story residence in spain

tile house's ground floor adopts an 'L' shape, encircling the pool.

Metamorphosis edited by christina vergopoulou January 20, 2024 3 min

horizontal planes support a sloped dark tile roof

The Tile House in Pozo Cañada, Spain, designed by Studio Metamorphosis, is a two-story residence featuring a garden and pool. Drawing from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House, the design incorporates horizontal planes on the first floor, supporting a reinterpretation of a sloped dark tile roof, merging traditional Manchegan architecture with a contemporary aesthetic.

Structured into two levels, the house dedicates the ground floor to daytime areas and the first floor to nighttime quarters. A double-height space serves as the central connection between these dimensions, housing a fireplace and the main living room to create a warm and elegant atmosphere. The ground floor adopts an ‘L’ shape, encircling the pool, with a strategically placed main entrance dividing the area into two distinct zones. The living room, dining room, kitchen, and game room occupy one side, while the other side accommodates a study area and an auxiliary bedroom, providing private and functional spaces.

distinct black tiling and hewn stone clad two-story residence in spain - 1 — all images by David Zarzoso

Studio Metamorphosis marries rustic and modern elements

Casa La Teja, or Tile House, is detached from neighboring buildings to allow ample natural light through large windows framing the backyard and the pool, establishing a seamless connection between the interior and outdoor spaces. Materials play a crucial role in reflecting Studio Metamorphosis‘ merging of tradition and modernity. Hewn stone and wood harmonize with modern black tiles and anthracite gray-toned windows, achieving a balanced blend of rustic and contemporary elements. Energy efficiency is a key focus, adhering to Passive House standards with insulation, renewable energy sources, efficient carpentry, and heat recovery ventilation.

distinct black tiling and hewn stone clad two-story residence in spain - 2 — the ground floor adopts an ‘L’ shape, encircling the pool, with a strategically placed main entrance

distinct black tiling and hewn stone clad two-story residence in spain - 3 — the house dedicates the ground floor to daytime areas and the first floor to nighttime quarters

distinct black tiling and hewn stone clad two-story residence in spain - 4 — Tile House maximizes natural light through large windows, connecting the interior with the backyard

distinct black tiling and hewn stone clad two-story residence in spain - 5 — a double-height space serves as the central connection, housing a fireplace and the main living room

distinct black tiling and hewn stone clad two-story residence in spain - 6 — hewn stone, wood, black tiles, and anthracite gray-toned windows merge tradition and modern aesthetics

tile-house-studio-metamorphosis-spain-designboom-1800-3 — structured into two levels, the design incorporates horizontal planes on the first floor

distinct black tiling and hewn stone clad two-story residence in spain - 7 — the blend of rustic and contemporary materials achieves a visually harmonious composition

tile-house-studio-metamorphosis-spain-designboom-1800-2 — the sloped dark tile roof reinterprets traditional Manchegan architecture, blending it with a contemporary aesthetic

project info:

name: The Tile House
architect: Studio Metamorphosis | @studio.metamorphosis

location: Pozo Cañada, Spain

photography: David Zarzoso | @david_zarzoso

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