9³HOUSE

Traditional Mediterranean architecture where natural light reduces the built environment to its essentials.

DESCRIPTION

9³ House is a corner courtyard house between party walls, built on a 9 x 9 meter urban plot heavily influenced by the proximity of neighboring buildings and the traffic accessing the Historic Center of Malaga. Therefore, the house is organized internally around two large voids: the covered exterior entrance space on the second floor, and the first-floor patio, open to the sky.

The built volume is a prism, abstract and understated. The two exterior facades are made of concrete on the ground floor and translucent polycarbonate on the first floor, filtering the light from the patio at this level and protecting privacy. Both the first-floor patio and the ground-floor entrance garden function as outdoor living spaces. On the ground floor, a multipurpose room marks the entrance next to the interior foyer, which is also accessible from the garage. The open-plan living area—kitchen, dining room, and living room—is continuous and opens onto the patio, where a small pool reflects the light and provides a refreshing atmosphere. The second floor houses the sleeping area with two bedrooms and bathrooms. On the rooftop, a small garden completes the house.

A different way of inhabiting urban density is proposed, incorporating unbuilt voids that enrich the interior spaces with private outdoor living areas. The constructive simplicity of open spaces enlivened by natural light reduces the built form to its essentials.