Construcción y diseño de viviendas/casas en Balmaseda, Bizkaia

Pool house

Site: Balmaseda, España
Design: 2011
Construction: 2012

Pool House is a detached house located on the banks of the Cadagua River in Balmaseda (Bizkaia), surrounded by mountains, vegetation, and a privileged natural environment. From the outset, the project was conceived as a true observatory of the landscape, a house designed so that nature becomes part of its inhabitants’ daily experience.

Located in a low-density residential area, the house finds its main source of inspiration in the natural surroundings. The orientation of the plot and the layout of the spaces allow for open views of the river and the forests that characterize this area of ​​Las Encartaciones. Each floor is organized like a viewpoint overlooking the landscape, maximizing natural light and creating a constant connection between the interior and exterior.

Architecture, Light, and Experiential Design

One of the most unique elements of the project is its architectural envelope, formed by a geometry that alternates concave and convex spaces. This solution brings dynamism to the home and generates different spatial experiences depending on the light, the views, and the flow through its spaces.

The relationship between the house and the pool takes center stage. During the day, it functions as a natural extension of the outdoor living and relaxation areas. At night, the lighting transforms the pool into a scenic element that projects reflections into the interior of the house, creating a unique atmosphere where architecture, water, and landscape merge into a single experience.

At Angulo Arquitectura, we understand design as a tool capable of generating emotions. Therefore, this project was developed under the principles of experiential design, where functionality and the creation of sensations coexist to offer more human, comfortable spaces that connect with their inhabitants.

Materials, Efficiency, and Sustainability

The house embraces a contemporary architecture with clean lines and a limited material palette, providing visual coherence, construction simplicity, and a natural integration with the surroundings.

Furthermore, the project incorporates solutions aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact. The use of industrialized construction systems optimizes execution times and improves quality control, while the incorporation of passive climate control strategies contributes to increased interior comfort year-round.

Among the measures adopted are thermal and humidity control systems, high-performance windows and doors, and construction solutions designed to improve the house’s energy performance.

Innovation and Project Control

The development of Pool House relies on BIM design tools, which allow for precise coordination of all aspects of the project and optimize both the design and construction.

The result is a contemporary home that combines architecture, landscape, innovation, and sustainability. A project where the Cadagua River, natural light and the surroundings of Balmaseda become an essential part of the living experience, creating a house designed to enjoy the place in all seasons of the year.

Construcción y diseño de viviendas/casas en Balmaseda, Bizkaia

The house has been designed as an observatory of the natural environment

Angulo Arq
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Construcción y diseño de viviendas/casas en Balmaseda, Bizkaia

Construcción y diseño de viviendas/casas en Balmaseda, Bizkaia

Construcción y diseño de viviendas/casas en Balmaseda, Bizkaia

Construcción y diseño de viviendas/casas en Balmaseda, Bizkaia

Construcción y diseño de viviendas/casas en Balmaseda, Bizkaia

Construcción y diseño de viviendas/casas en Balmaseda, Bizkaia

Información sobre el proyecto

Project title
Poolhouse
Program
Vivienda Unifamiliar
Location
Balmaseda, Spain
Proyect
2011
Construction
2012
Angulo Arq Team
Borja Angulo, Jon Arostegi, Oihane Arbaiza Javier Baranda
Plot surface
950 m²
Total built surface
220 m²

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