Spanish design studio Arquitectura al Descubierto has completed a Spanish villa that redefines the relationship between country and city. Villa Icaria is located on the banks of the Tagus River in Spain and consists of a series of concrete volumes, all harmoniously and asymmetrically attached.
The home has a rather unfinished and unpolished quality which is achieved by choice of exposed concrete, rustic plastering, and concrete floors to finish the home. The villa is a refuge from the city - an alternative living condition that offers the homeowners a chance to escape city life while still enjoying city amenities.
The home's orientation was purposefully chosen to privilege the best views of the Tagus River. The result is an unpolished yet simultaneously poised home that blends the beauty of the rural landscape with the amenities of the city.
Unpolished Rural Villas
Villa Icaria Enjoys Sweeping Views of Spain's Tagus River
Trend Themes
1. Unpolished Rural Architecture - Opportunities for architects to create more rustic and raw designs that blend rural and urban features
2. Alternative Living Conditions - Innovation opportunities to create homes that provide a city-like experience in rural settings
3. Asymmetrical Home Design - Opportunities for designers to create homes with unique and unconventional shapes and configurations
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - The real estate industry could harness the trend towards alternative living conditions and market properties that offer a rural-city hybrid experience
2. Architecture - Architects could focus on designing buildings that feature asymmetrical shapes and raw materials like concrete and plaster
3. Construction - Construction companies could explore new methods for building homes with unique shapes and intimate connections to rural environments