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Villa Mundaka

A Forest House in Descent

Villa Mundaka adapts to both forest and slope, unfolding in two descending levels between patios, terraces, and trees—a continuous gesture of integration with the terrain and its vegetation.

This house is located on a wooded plot in Sotogrande, and every gesture in its design reflects that natural context. The strong southwest-to-northeast slope becomes a project strategy, allowing the ground and first floor volumes to step down naturally.

The house is accessed from the first floor, reinforcing its connection to the terrain. The parking area sits at natural ground level, avoiding the need for paths that alter the topography. From here, the house gently descends.

The upper level houses the main shared spaces: entrance hall, kitchen, living room, and dining area. Separated by patios and the central staircase, this level also contains the two main bedrooms, each with independent access to the first-floor terrace where the infinity pool cantilevers over the landscape.

Through the staircase located in the central courtyard, we reach the ground floor, where a second living room welcomes us. It can also serve as a games or multipurpose space.

The underground portion of this level contains auxiliary facilities and several bedrooms.

The living room opens to the south, leading into a gym and spa area connected to a covered terrace that blends into the forest, filtering the light through the trees.

Villa Mundaka doesn’t impose a shape on the landscape—it follows it, lives in it, and extends it.

Difficulties

— East-facing slope across the plot
— No sea views

Achieved goals

— Home fully integrated with the natural terrain
— Interior privacy preserved
— Views toward surrounding nature