Interior designer María José Auñón Cabrera and architect Pasqual Giner unveil their latest project in Calpe, a picturesque coastal town in the province of Alicante: a striking villa with a Mediterranean soul. This villa emerges as an oasis of organic forms, noble materials, and natural serenity, offering breathtaking sea views in harmony with the Costa Blanca’s tranquility.
Architect Pasqual Giner, in collaboration with the interior design studio Auñón Cabrera, has completed the comprehensive transformation of this villa perched on the shores of Calpe. Situated on the pristine Costa Blanca, this recently acquired family home has been meticulously reimagined as a space that seamlessly blends Mediterranean tranquility with cutting-edge contemporary design.
The project transcends conventional architectural approaches, creating a living environment that responds to modern inhabitation through organic forms, noble materials, and an extraordinary dialogue with natural light.
The intervention boldly dissolves the barriers between interior and exterior spaces.
Expansive windows frame breathtaking sea views, flooding the interior with an enveloping luminosity. A continuous polished cement floor extends from the interior to the porch, reinforcing spatial fluidity, while walnut wood elements in cabinetry, kitchen, and window frames introduce warmth that beautifully contrasts with the overall understated finishes.
Curved lines dominate the villa’s architecture, seen in the arches of the porch and built-in elements like niches and a bespoke concrete sofa. This approach fosters a welcoming aesthetic and visual comfort, encapsulating the project’s essence. Curved recesses house indirect lighting and curtain systems, creating a clean, functional atmosphere while emphasizing the purity of the design. The project represents a creative vision by Pasqual Giner Arquitectura and Auñón Cabrera that perfectly captures a contemporary refuge responding to evolving living patterns.
By balancing Mediterranean serenity with sophisticated design principles, they have created a space that is both an architectural statement and a deeply livable home.
The villa stands as a testament to the power of thoughtful design: a haven that bridges landscape, light, and human experience.
Facts & Credits
Project title: Contemporary Mediterranean refuge
Project type: Residence architecture
Living space: 216 m²
Architecture: Pasqual Giner Arquitectura
Interior design: Auñón Cabrera
Art direction & home staging: Mar Vicens
Text: Provided by the authors
Photography: Pablo Caulin
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