The Johnstone-Sani House exploits its steeply sloping site, formally exploring a sequence of planes and volumes to offer an ever-changing series of views. A linear stairway and funicular lift define one edge of the narrow site and lead to the main internal living volume of this multi-level home. From the central level, the house tiers down the slope to the master suite and pool and steps up the slope to the children and guest suites. Each internal level – visually linked by interlocking volumes and framed views – opens out onto landscaped terraces, balconies, gardens and roofscapes which exploit the coastal breeze and redefine the vista to provide an unexpected variety of spaces.

2008
Location
Spain
Cost
£640,000
Client
Greta Sani & Stephen Johnstone
Project Managers
Stephen Johnstone & Greta Sani with: Miquel Arenas from Carbonell Freixas
Builder
Domenec Carbonell, Carbonell Freixas
Technical Architect
Francesc Sule
Local Architects
Marc Albiol & David Agudo at Mada Architects

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