Modern residential building with white walls and a wooden gate.

A modern residential building with a minimalist design featuring white walls and a wooden gate.

A row of modern, minimalist houses with flat roofs and smooth, light-colored facades. The houses are partially obscured by a tall wall with wooden gates, and there are small trees visible over the wall.
A modern exterior view of a building with clean, geometric lines and a combination of smooth and wooden textures.
A minimalist architectural exterior featuring clean lines and geometric shapes. The image shows a section of a building with smooth, light-colored walls and a wooden fence in the foreground. The sky is clear and blue, providing a stark contrast to the structure.
A wooden slatted fence with a light-colored building wall in the background.
Interior view of a modern house featuring a glass wall with a view of a small indoor garden. The space includes a wooden floor, a staircase, and minimalistic furniture.
A modern interior space featuring a glass-enclosed indoor garden with plants, adjacent to a living area with a red chair and a small table. The ceiling has wooden slats, and two wicker chairs are placed on a wooden floor.
Interior view of a modern space featuring a wooden slatted ceiling and a glass wall enclosing a small garden with plants. The floor is made of wooden planks, and there is a transition from the interior to an outdoor area.
Interior view of a modern house featuring large sliding glass doors, wooden slatted ceiling, and a staircase with wooden steps and a glass railing.
A covered wooden deck area with a wooden slatted ceiling, adjacent to a grassy garden. There is a wooden chair and a glass sliding door leading inside.
Close-up view of a building's architectural detail featuring wooden slats and concrete surfaces.
A view of a modern architectural structure featuring large glass windows and a skylight, allowing natural light to enter the space. The image captures the intersection of walls and the ceiling, showcasing a minimalist design.
Interior view of a modern staircase with wooden steps and a concrete base, featuring a minimalist design with white railings. The surrounding space includes light-colored walls and wooden flooring.
Close-up view of a wooden staircase with a metal railing.
A close-up view of a modern staircase with wooden steps and a concrete base. The railing is made of thin metal rods.
A staircase with wooden steps adjacent to a concrete wall, featuring subtle lighting along the wall.
Interior view of a modern living space with a mix of wooden and concrete flooring. The room features a metal bookshelf with plants and books, a red chair, and a staircase leading to another level. The space is well-lit with natural light filtering through large windows.
Interior view of a modern living space featuring a mix of wooden and concrete flooring, built-in shelves, and a minimalist design. The area includes a small set of steps leading to a higher level with more shelving and a kitchen area. The space is well-lit with natural light coming through large sliding glass doors.
A modern interior space featuring a minimalist design with a recessed ceiling and indirect lighting. The room includes a built-in fireplace, a low cabinet with decorative items, and a red chair. Large glass panels offer a view of a small garden area with greenery.
A modern interior space featuring a minimalist design with light-colored walls and flooring. There is a set of wooden shelves displaying various items, and a small red stool is placed near a kitchen counter. A staircase with wooden steps leads to an upper level, and large glass sliding doors allow natural light to enter the room.
A cozy interior space featuring wooden shelves filled with books, a wooden ladder, a small table with a folding chair, and several potted plants. The room has a wooden floor and a large window that allows natural light to enter.
Interior view of a bookshelf with wooden shelves supported by metal cables, holding various books. A potted plant is visible on the left, and a small lamp is placed on the wooden surface below.
Interior view of a modern space with a wooden floor, a glass-walled corner, and a wooden door. A skylight above allows natural light to illuminate the area.
Architectural floor plan of three terraced houses with gardens and courtyards.
Architectural floor plan of three terraced houses with labeled rooms and garden areas.
A cross-section architectural drawing of a house, showing multiple levels with labeled rooms, stairs, and vegetation. The drawing includes a garden area, a porch, and various interior spaces.
Architectural section drawing showing the layout of a house with labeled rooms and levels.
Architectural section drawing of a house showing various rooms and levels, with annotations and color-coded areas.

Story

Three terraced houses creating serene, introspective retreats in a dense urban fabric In the bustling urban landscape of Madrid, the MG houses by delaVegaCanolasso offer a unique architectural response to the dense and often fragmented environment. These three terraced houses, designed for different families, form a cohesive visual entity while maintaining distinct interior layouts. The architectural strategy focuses on introspection, creating a rich interior world that shifts attention from the exterior to a serene domestic experience. The design closes off from the eastern street and opens towards the western garden, maximizing the ground floor for outdoor space. The upper floor houses a solid block of bedrooms, providing solar protection and creating a deep porch. This volumetric strategy is complemented by an atmospheric approach, situating the dwelling slightly below the garden level to establish a visual connection with the vegetation, transforming the perception of the surroundings. Inside, light is treated as a material, with courtyards and skylights introducing filtered, indirect illumination. The courtyards also facilitate cross-ventilation and passive climate regulation, while a sunken courtyard acts as a reservoir of fresh air and light. The result is a set of dwellings that are compact yet permeable, allowing the garden to penetrate the house and vice versa, creating a small oasis where light and vegetation dominate.

## Design Highlights

Three distinct terraced houses forming a cohesive visual entity Strategic orientation: closed to the street, open to the garden Upper floor bedrooms provide solar protection and create a deep porch Visual connection with vegetation through strategic elevation Light as a material: filtered, indirect illumination via courtyards and skylights Passive climate regulation through cross-ventilation and thermal chimneys

## Key Facts

Feature Detail
Architect delaVegaCanolasso
Location Madrid, Spain
Year 2026
Status Built
Program Residential
Materials Chestnut wood, glass
Key Elements Courtyards, deep porch

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • Exterior: Smooth, light-colored facades with wooden slats for screening.
  • Interior: Wooden flooring and concrete surfaces with minimalist design elements.

Materials

  • Wood — Used for slatted ceilings, flooring, and screening elements.
  • Concrete — Used for structural elements and flooring.
  • Glass — Used for large windows, sliding doors, and skylights to allow natural light.

Construction / Systems

  • Facade System: Combination of smooth concrete surfaces and wooden slats for screening.
  • Structural System: Concrete used for structural support and flooring.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: light-colored walls, natural wood tones
  • Lighting: Filtered natural light through skylights and large windows.

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