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Cylindrical Volumes Define Spanish House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos

Fran Silvestre Arquitectos has designed a home in Madrid, Spain, characterized by a sculptural arrangement of cylindrical forms.

The House in Las Rozas, situated on a sloping site overlooking the Sierra de Guadarrama, features crisp white render and sloping roofs, creating "geometric clarity." The studio aimed for an architecture that is precise, recognizable, and connected to its use and context.

The choice of materials reinforces the geometric clarity and aims for a calm, continuous architecture. The design principles emphasize precision, economy of means, and maximizing spatial intensity with minimal elements.

Three main cylinders house the living spaces on a single floor. Each cylinder has a central orthogonal room arrangement flanked by semicircular terraces, some covered and others open.

Interiors feature minimalist finishes with plain, curving walls that highlight sunlight, complemented by pale stone floors and bespoke white storage. The material palette is restrained to emphasize light, shadow, and curved surfaces.

A small, triangular courtyard is located at the center where the three main cylindrical volumes meet. This space is designed to integrate geometry, light, intimacy, and transform the perception of space.

An additional smaller cylinder houses an elevated swimming pool and terrace, accessible from the living areas and bedrooms via full-height sliding glass doors.

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