The project in Estepona is conceived as a terraced Mediterranean resort that dissolves the boundary between architecture and landscape. The buildings cascade gently along the natural slope, allowing each level to enjoy unobstructed sea views while creating a sequence of planted horizontal strata. The design prioritizes outdoor living, extending the domestic space onto generous balconies, roof gardens and intermediate terraces. Architecture here acts as a stepped topography in itself, offering multiple layers of shade, greenery and social interaction, tuned to the climate of the Costa del Sol.
The formal language combines fluid, white horizontal ribbons with more rectilinear glazed volumes. Continuous balconies wrap the façades, occasionally folding into sculptural exterior staircases that connect levels and activate the frontage. The upper roofs are crowned with light pergola structures and tensile shade elements, generating a distinctive skyline and controlling solar gain. Large floor-to-ceiling glazing reinforces the indoor–outdoor relationship, while the fragmented massing breaks down the apparent scale of the ensemble into smaller, human-scaled clusters.
A Mediterranean palette underpins the material strategy: smooth white render for the balcony ribbons, warm timber or wood-tone cladding around openings, and clear glass balustrades that maintain visual continuity to the horizon. The base of the building is anchored by a stone plinth in natural tones, linking the architecture to the terrain and providing textural contrast. The overall chromatic composition of whites, beiges and greens reflects the surrounding coastal landscape, with dark window frames adding depth and precision to the façade composition.
Vegetation is deployed as an essential architectural layer rather than a mere complement. Continuous planter bands along the balconies create a green edge to every level, softening the building contours and providing privacy filters between units. The ground plane is treated as a naturalized park with local shrubs, grasses and rocks that echo the existing topography. Roof terraces function as elevated gardens and community belvederes, reinforcing the perception of a building embedded within a lush hillside rather than an object placed on it.
Environmental performance is addressed through both passive and active measures. The deep balconies and pergolas provide effective solar shading, reducing cooling loads in the hot season while still admitting winter sun. Extensive greenery contributes to microclimatic comfort, evapotranspiration and improved air quality, while also offering additional insulation to the envelope. The roof structures can host photovoltaic panels aligned with the pergola geometry, optimizing solar capture without visual clutter. Water-efficient planting and potential rainwater harvesting support responsible irrigation, and the porosity of the layout encourages natural cross-ventilation through each dwelling.
The staggered configuration ensures that each apartment benefits from generous terraces oriented toward the views, with living spaces flowing directly onto outdoor rooms. Circulation is clearly expressed on the façades through external stairways and ramps, animating the elevations and facilitating intuitive wayfinding. Shared rooftop decks and intermediate communal terraces provide spaces for sunbathing, relaxation and social activities, always framed by greenery. Parking and service areas are discreetly placed at the perimeter, preserving the central landscape as a pedestrian-friendly environment.
The project in Estepona is conceived as a terraced Mediterranean resort that dissolves the boundary between architecture and landscape. The buildings cascade gently along the natural slope, allowing each level to enjoy unobstructed sea views while creating a sequence of planted horizontal strata. The design prioritizes outdoor living, extending the domestic space onto generous balconies, roof gardens and intermediate terraces. Architecture here acts as a stepped topography in itself, offering multiple layers of shade, greenery and social interaction, tuned to the climate of the Costa del Sol.
The formal language combines fluid, white horizontal ribbons with more rectilinear glazed volumes. Continuous balconies wrap the façades, occasionally folding into sculptural exterior staircases that connect levels and activate the frontage. The upper roofs are crowned with light pergola structures and tensile shade elements, generating a distinctive skyline and controlling solar gain. Large floor-to-ceiling glazing reinforces the indoor–outdoor relationship, while the fragmented massing breaks down the apparent scale of the ensemble into smaller, human-scaled clusters.
A Mediterranean palette underpins the material strategy: smooth white render for the balcony ribbons, warm timber or wood-tone cladding around openings, and clear glass balustrades that maintain visual continuity to the horizon. The base of the building is anchored by a stone plinth in natural tones, linking the architecture to the terrain and providing textural contrast. The overall chromatic composition of whites, beiges and greens reflects the surrounding coastal landscape, with dark window frames adding depth and precision to the façade composition.
Vegetation is deployed as an essential architectural layer rather than a mere complement. Continuous planter bands along the balconies create a green edge to every level, softening the building contours and providing privacy filters between units. The ground plane is treated as a naturalized park with local shrubs, grasses and rocks that echo the existing topography. Roof terraces function as elevated gardens and community belvederes, reinforcing the perception of a building embedded within a lush hillside rather than an object placed on it.
Environmental performance is addressed through both passive and active measures. The deep balconies and pergolas provide effective solar shading, reducing cooling loads in the hot season while still admitting winter sun. Extensive greenery contributes to microclimatic comfort, evapotranspiration and improved air quality, while also offering additional insulation to the envelope. The roof structures can host photovoltaic panels aligned with the pergola geometry, optimizing solar capture without visual clutter. Water-efficient planting and potential rainwater harvesting support responsible irrigation, and the porosity of the layout encourages natural cross-ventilation through each dwelling.
The staggered configuration ensures that each apartment benefits from generous terraces oriented toward the views, with living spaces flowing directly onto outdoor rooms. Circulation is clearly expressed on the façades through external stairways and ramps, animating the elevations and facilitating intuitive wayfinding. Shared rooftop decks and intermediate communal terraces provide spaces for sunbathing, relaxation and social activities, always framed by greenery. Parking and service areas are discreetly placed at the perimeter, preserving the central landscape as a pedestrian-friendly environment.
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