green courtyards encircle casa en dénia by quadrat estudio and contell martínez in spain

Casa en Dénia Merges with Mediterranean Landscape

Casa en Dénia, designed by Quadrat Estudio and Contell Martínez, is positioned between the Montgó natural park and the beach of Dénia, in Alicante, Spain, emerging as a structure that deeply integrates with its natural surroundings. Built with locally sourced materials and minimal cladding, the residence aims to achieve a timeless, enduring presence.

The house’s design is informed by its Mediterranean setting and orientation on the site. Located towards the north of the plot, the building allows a south-facing garden to receive ample sunlight. Open to controlled views of both the garden and Montgó, this southern exposure also optimizes solar heat gains. Two porches extend the interior space outward, allowing use throughout the year, each oriented to suit seasonal climate conditions. The design arranges the house’s volumes to create privacy and frame distant views, blending harmoniously with the surrounding landscape.

all images by Mariela Apollonio

Quadrat Estudio employs austere natural material palette

A sunken courtyard provides natural light and ventilation to the basement level, setting it apart as an ideal space for a study space. The collaborative team between Quadrat Estudio and Contell Martínez ensures spatial flexibility, natural lighting, cross ventilation, and thoughtful orientation, throughout the structure, contributing to a balanced and sustainable living environment. Casa en Dénia embodies responsible architecture with careful attention to resource efficiency, environmental integration, and a simple, effective construction approach—offering a living space that harmonizes architecture and its natural context through an austere material palette and a functional design solution.

Casa en Dénia integrates with the surrounding natural landscape of Montgó and the Dénia coast

the residence is crafted from locally sourced materials, with minimal cladding to enhance a timeless aesthetic

open views of the garden and Montgó allow the home to benefit from natural solar heat

positioned to the north of the plot, the house maximizes sunlight in its south-facing garden

volumes of the house are strategically placed to preserve privacy while framing the surrounding landscape

a sunken courtyard brings natural light and ventilation to the basement, ideal for a private study space

cross ventilation and natural lighting enhance energy efficiency and comfort in Casa en Dénia

spatial flexibility throughout the design allows for adaptable and functional living spaces

dual porches extend the interior space, offering seasonal adaptability for year-round use

the basement’s English courtyard provides both independence and connection to the outdoor environment

Casa en Dénia harmonizes with its surroundings through an understated material palette and minimalistic design

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Quadrat Estudio’s design balances simplicity in materials with thoughtful construction for lasting durability

 

 

 

 

 

project info:

name: Casa en Denia

architect: Quadrat Estudio | @quadrat_estudio + Contell Martínez

team collaborators: Álex Jaén, Blanca Gómez, Marianna Kuvoba, Clara Martínez
location: Denia, Alicante, Spain

photography: Mariela Apollonio | @fotografadearquitectura

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom