Alberto Camp Baeza Designed the VT House in Madrid
Vasiliki Marapas — July 14, 2014 — Art & Design
References: campobaeza & dezeen
The official title of this seaside residence, designed by Spanish architect Alberto Campo Baeza, is the 'VT House;' however, it is also known as the "House of the Infinite," an appellation that's well-deserved.
The home, which is located in Cadiz, Spain, is a piece of landscape architecture that stretches out towards the shoreline. The architect explains, "We have erected a house as if it were a jetty facing out to sea. On this resoundingly horizontal plane, bare and denuded, we face out to the distant horizon."
The building is comprised of a rectangular box that measures 20 meters wide and 36 meters deep, though the upper terrace enhances the impression one has of the size. Under the rooftop plane are two storeys, built from travertine stone, in an ode to Cadiz's Roman heritage.
The home, which is located in Cadiz, Spain, is a piece of landscape architecture that stretches out towards the shoreline. The architect explains, "We have erected a house as if it were a jetty facing out to sea. On this resoundingly horizontal plane, bare and denuded, we face out to the distant horizon."
The building is comprised of a rectangular box that measures 20 meters wide and 36 meters deep, though the upper terrace enhances the impression one has of the size. Under the rooftop plane are two storeys, built from travertine stone, in an ode to Cadiz's Roman heritage.
Trend Themes
1. Seaside Architecture Trend - The use of landscape architecture where homes are erected as jetties facing out to sea is an opportunity for architects and real estate developers alike.
2. Horizontal Plane Design Trend - Residencies built on resoundingly bare and denuded horizontal planes are becoming popular and present opportunities for landscape architects and property investors.
3. Stone Building Aesthetic Trend - Using travertine stone in two storey-high houses presents an opportunity for stone providers, architects, and property investors alike.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The architecture industry can expand its expertise in landscape architecture to provide residences that are both alluring and economically positive.
2. Real Estate Development - Developers can invest in seaside architecture projects in areas that complement the unique designs.
3. Stone Supply - Demand for travertine stones will continue to increase, providing opportunities for those supplying stones for these unique builds.
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