House in La Bachillera

An exploration of identity and habitat in Seville The House in La Bachillera, designed by Sursuroeste Arquitectos, is set within the historically complex and socially nuanced neighborhood of La Bachillera in Seville. The area, characterized by its narrow streets and informal settlement patterns, presents a unique urban context where legal ambiguities and social challenges coexist. Despite these complexities, the location offers a prime position within the city, bordered by high-voltage towers and opening towards an avenue and river. The project caters to a young couple who telework and commute by bicycle, seeking an affordable yet dynamic living space. The design features a binuclear floor plan, with the entrance centrally located, flanked by bedrooms and bathrooms on one side, and a patio-garden and living room-kitchen on the other. A light well and an open furniture-staircase enhance the spatial experience, leading to a workspace above. The house's volumetric design allows for future expansion, reflecting the evolving needs of its inhabitants. The interior is a singular space, articulated at varying heights, creating distinct domestic zones while maintaining a cohesive unity. Functional transitions are fluid, supported by strategic lighting and ventilation solutions. Externally, the house resonates with the neighborhood's self-constructed aesthetic, utilizing painted thermo-clay and commercial stone cladding. The restrained abstraction of the volume is accentuated by a network of overhead cables, a testament to the area's identity.

Design Highlights

Binuclear floor plan with central access Light well illuminating the master bedroom Open furniture-staircase leading to workspace Differentiated domestic scales within a unified space Diagonal cross-ventilation and strategic lighting

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