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Casa Flotante

An Open Space of Life Suspended in the Terrain

A house that buries itself to remain hidden and rises to look out. Casa Flotante hovers over the valley, untouched by the land, searching for the sea between trees and slopes.

In a natural setting surrounded by golf courses and native vegetation, Casa Flotante emerges.
 
A thorough study of the terrain revealed steep slopes, delicate flora, and an east-facing orientation with no sea views. The design responds with a dual strategy: partially bury the house to gain privacy from the access road and let the rest of the structure float above the land.
 
The entrance remains semi-buried, invisible from the main road. On the opposite side, the house projects outward, flying over the valley—suspended among pine trees and elevation lines without touching the natural terrain.

The foundation is limited to the buried portion of the house. The remaining volume hovers freely, minimizing impact and preserving the site's native flora.
 
The house is conceived as a single, unified space, fragmented by natural elements: water, vegetation, and light. As a result, the full volume can be grasped in one glance.
 
The cantilevered volumes are staggered, each one stepping back to avoid casting shadows on the others—ensuring open views, natural light, and a visual connection to the south and the sea.

Construction by gruporedpoint

Difficulties
— No privacy from the main access
— East-facing orientation with no sea views
— Native, protected flora
— Complex terrain with multiple slope angles
— Significant elevation difference across the plot
Achieved goals
— Full privacy from the street-level entrance
— Sea views from within the home
— Zero invasion of the landscape and full respect for native nature
— Staggered cantilevered volumes that optimize light and openness
Awards
  • German Design Awards 2025
    German Design Council
  • International Design Awards 2024
    Farmani Group
  • New York Architectural Design Awards 2024
    International Awards Associate
  • Architecture Masterprize 2024
    Farmani Group
  • International Architecture Awards 2024
    The Chicago Athenaeum, The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies & Metropolitan Art Press
  • Málaga Architecture Award 2024
    Official College of Architects of Málaga
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