casa cala ambolo by ramón esteve presents views of the mediterranean coastline
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located on a cliff-top overlooking the mediterranean coastline of southeastern spain, this two-storey dwelling has been designed by valencia-based architect ramón esteve. named ‘casa cala ambolo’, the home uses its setting to present plentiful views towards the adjacent sea, projecting out in a variety of directions.

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the property is located on a cliff-top overlooking the mediterranean coastline

 

 

 

in order to emphasize the scheme’s location, the house is formed of strategically fragmented elements, which direct and channel carefully selected sightlines. the residence, which rests on a stone plinth, is accessed at its basement via a staircase that leads to the upper levels.

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the home presents plentiful views towards adjacent sea

 

 

 

an open terrace connects to a garden area at the rear of the plot, filled with typical mediterranean vegetation, including pine, citrus and olive trees. meanwhile, at the terrace’s opposing edge, an infinity pool presents sweeping sea views.

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the terrace connects to a garden area at the rear of the plot

 

 

 

internally, the scheme is treated as a singular and continuous space offering abundant views of the home’s impressive surroundings. the ground floor contains a double height living room alongside other days areas. sleeping quarters are situated above, joined by a continuous balcony that overlooks the swimming pool. the home’s interior was also designed by ramón esteve estudio, with all fixed furniture planned specifically for the project.

ramon esteve estudio casa cala ambolo house alicante spain designboom
internally, the home is treated as a singular and continuous space

ramon esteve estudio casa cala ambolo house alicante spain designboom
views are offered of the home’s impressive surroundings

ramon esteve estudio casa cala ambolo house alicante spain designboom
sleeping areas are situated at the home’s upper level

ramon esteve estudio casa cala ambolo house alicante spain designboom
an indoor pool forms part of the design

ramon esteve estudio casa cala ambolo house alicante spain designboom
n infinity pool presents sweeping sea views

ramon esteve estudio casa cala ambolo house alicante spain designboom
a continuous elevated balcony overlooks the swimming pool

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the dwelling is accessed through its basement via a staircase that leads to the upper levels

 

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project info:

 

architect: ramón esteve
collaborating architects: anna boscà, estefanía pérez, victor ruiz, maria martí
collaborators: tudi soriano
technical architect: emilio pérez
constructor: NUAM levante
project manager: oscar rivas, miquel gómez romero
location: alicante, spain
built surface: 700 sqm / 7,535 sqf