Balzar Arquitectos designed a stunning family home amidst olive trees in Quesa, a small town in the province of Valencia, Spain. The terracotta-colored Casa en los Olivos is a fusion of architecture and environment, also connected to the history of the inhabitants of this village, which was founded by the Moorish community.

The owners, originally from Barcelona, ​​have returned to the land after spending several summers there during their childhood. "The plot serves as a link between the urban and rural areas," explains the Spanish architectural firm, adding, "It's the last remaining buildable olive grove on the outskirts of the town." A veranda, typical of Mediterranean architecture, provides shelter from the western heat and acts as a transition between indoors and outdoors. A terrace with a swimming pool extends into the olive grove and offers spectacular sunset views.

Large bay windows connect the entrance, garden, and courtyards to the interior spaces. The bedroom, with its own shower and bathroom, is linked to the outdoors by two private courtyards. Water is a recurring theme, from the semi-circular outdoor pool to the indoor pool with a spa, both featuring large windows. The same is true of the materials and textures, from exotic marbles and Iranian travertine to brass and olive-green woodwork. Casa en los Olivos completes its innovative design with a metal frame inspired by the "balloon frame" construction technique popular in the United States, and its passive house concept for low energy consumption.

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