Architects
Marina Huguet, Andy Penuela
Collaborators
Xavi Aguado (structure), M7E (engineer), AV/AT (technical architect), Anna Vilarnau (landscape), Ton Sentís (construction)
Client
Private
Location
Salou, ES
Area
250m²
Year
2023
Photography
© Simone Marcolin
This house in the coastal town of Salou is the result of a collaborative effort with our clients.
Alba envisioned a sloping roof with exposed wooden beams, while Oriol wanted a house in touch with the outdoors but without compromising privacy.
This premise took us on an exploration of proportion and shape, drawing inspiration from local poultry ranches, mixed materialities, and Colombian haciendas.
The outcome is a house that blends joy with functionality. The split-roof design shelters a spacious ground level, housing three bedrooms and living areas, and a flexible artist studio or potential third bedroom and bathroom above.
Guided by traditional Mediterranean architecture, our sustainability strategy focused on building thermal inertia.
The 40 cm thick cellular concrete walls and double-layered roof with 20 cm of cork insulation and ventilated tiles enhance comfort while reducing energy consumption.
Inspired by the verandas of South American colonial architecture, the strategically oriented porch connects the living areas with the pool and garden.
For Alba & Oriol
An exploration of proportion and shape.
Salou, ES.
ARCHITECTS
Marina Huguet, Andy Penuela
COLLABORATORS
Xavi Aguado (structure), M7E (engineer), AV/AT (technical architect), Anna Vilarnau (landscape), Ton Sentís (construction)
CLIENT
Private
LOCATION
Salou, ES
GROSS FLOOR AREA
250m²
COMPLETITION
2023
PHOTOGRAPHY
© Simone Marcolin
Studio Profile
We are Marina Huguet & Andy Penuela, M.Arch from ETSAV, Barcelona, Spain. Now based in Barcelona, we were once a nomad office.
Work-and-travel gave us the opportunity to collaborate (up-until-today) in countries like Sweden, France, Colombia, USA, Malaysia & Indonesia.
We believe that context shapes form. Our task is to understand the specific context of each project and to work the relationships between detail, material, space & scale.
We train our eyes through photography. We love books. We collect lamps. We are constantly questioning and learning by listening.
Contact
For commisions and project inquiries, please email: info@mhap.studio
or call us / text us on:
+34 615 290 684
for press inquiries, please email:
press@mhap.studio
or come visit our studio at:
C/Loreto 46 Barcelona
08029 ES
Awards
2016 – X AJAC. First Prize.
POINTS PROJECT.
2017 – X Bienal Alejandro de la Sota. First Prize.
FOR PRATS.
Vacancies
No current positions are available.
For spontaneous applications please send Portfolio, CV and cover letter to: info@mhap.studio