This new collaboration between Giner and Auñón Cabrera materializes in a residence that reframes Mediterranean domesticity through a disciplined, material-driven approach. Designed as a secondary home for a Dutch couple, the house is sited on a sloping plot with expansive sea views, immersed in the characteristic light and horizon of Spain’s Levantine coast.
The architectural strategy is defined by a composition of horizontal planes that follow the natural topography, organizing the project into three levels with a total built area of 234 square meters. The main floor, at 122.76 sqm, hosts the daytime living spaces; the upper floor, measuring 75.07 sqm, contains the private quarters; and the lower level, at 36.08 sqm, houses auxiliary spaces, storage, and a garage. These are complemented by more than 236 sqm of outdoor areas, including terraces, porches, and a 36 sqm swimming pool.
Rather than imposing itself on the site, the architecture settles into the landscape with a deliberate lightness, establishing a balanced dialogue with its surroundings.
This intent is articulated through a clear design strategy: the continuity of flooring materials from the interior to the exterior blurs the boundaries between built space and natural context.
Openings toward the sea are carefully calibrated, alternating between sheltered niches and panoramic views, responding equally to functional needs and privacy concerns.
Materiality forms the backbone of the project. Vertical surfaces clad in travertine create a dense, mineral reading of the space, while oak wood—used across custom millwork, wall cladding, and furniture—introduces warmth and tactile continuity.
The restrained palette reinforces a visual coherence that extends beyond ornamentation to define spatial experience.
Inside, the design language is pared-back and sensorial. Integrated, indirect lighting accentuates textures without drawing attention to itself, enhancing the overall atmosphere without disrupting the architectural integrity.
Every element adheres to the project’s logic: continuous flooring, honest materials, and a clearly defined spatial hierarchy.
This is a home that does not seek to assert an image, but rather to construct a way of living—through material, light, and geometry. A refined and grounded proposal in which architecture and interior design operate as a unified discipline, precisely responding to place, lifestyle, and temporality.
ABOUT AUÑÓN CABRERA
Auñón Cabrera Studio brings together a specialized team offering a holistic approach to interior design. Founded by María José Auñón Cabrera after years of professional experience, the studio embodies the slow living ethos of the Mediterranean. Each design aims to infuse spaces with a unique and personal touch, prioritizing close collaboration with clients to achieve bespoke emotional interiors.
ABOUT PASQUAL GINER
Pasqual Giner Arquitectura is a family-run studio deeply inspired by Mediterranean heritage. Their contemporary, minimalist designs emphasize natural materials, clean lines, and seamless integration of interiors with the surrounding landscape. Every project is tailored to the client’s needs and the unique characteristics of the site, creating spaces that are functional, aesthetic, and in harmony with their environment.
Facts & Credits
Project title Material as habitat
Typology Residential
Location Costa Blanca, Spain
Architecture Pasqual Giner Arquitectura
Interior Design Auñón Cabrera
Built Area 234 sqm
Photography Oleh Kardash
Text provided by the architects
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