Alba & Oriol House, This house in the coastal town of Salou is the result of a collaborative effort with our clients. Alba envisioned a sloping roof with exposed wooden beams, while Oriol wanted a house in touch with the outdoors without compromising privacy. This premise explored proportion and shape, drawing inspiration from local poultry ranches, mixed materialities, and Colombian haciendas.
© Simone Marcolin
The outcome is a house that blends joy with functionality. The split-roof design shelters a spacious ground level, housing three bedrooms and living areas, and a flexible artist studio or potential third bedroom and bathroom above.
© Simone Marcolin
Guided by traditional Mediterranean architecture, our sustainability strategy focused on building thermal inertia. The 40 cm thick cellular concrete walls and double-layered roof with 20 cm of cork insulation and ventilated tiles enhance comfort while reducing energy consumption. Inspired by the verandas of South American colonial architecture, the strategically oriented porch connects the living areas with the pool and garden.
Project Info
Architects: MH.AP Studio
Country: Spain
Area: 250 m²
Year: 2023
Photographs:Simone Marcolin
Manufacturers Technal, TEJAS BORJA, Levantina, Marset, Porcelanosa Grupo, ROSAGRES, Simon, Thermochip, Viroc, Ytong: Technal
Structures: Xavi Aguado
Landscape Design: Anna Vilarnau
Construction: Ton Sentís
Engineer: M7E
Technical Architecture: AV/AT
Isabelle Laurent is a Built Projects Editor at Arch2O, recognized for her editorial insight and passion for contemporary architecture. She holds a Master’s in Architectural Theory from École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Paris-Belleville. Before joining Arch2O in 2016, she worked in a Paris-based architectural office and taught as a faculty adjunct at the École Spéciale d’Architecture in Paris. Isabelle focuses on curating projects around sustainability, adaptive reuse, and urban resilience. With a background in design and communication, she brings clarity to complex ideas and plays a key role in shaping Arch2O’s editorial