Arquitectura-G completes courtyard house in Aiguablava, Spain

Arquitectura-G has completed the Patio House, a single-story residence in Aiguablava, Spain, that elegantly reinterprets domestic living as a seamless interplay of light, air, and shadow. Utilizing the courtyard typology, the architects skillfully mediate between the natural landscape and the constructed form, resulting in a home that feels both protected and open.

The design is shaped by a setback from the original plot boundary, which creates a preserved ring of untouched terrain surrounding the home. Inside this safeguarded perimeter, a covered porch forms a perfect square, enclosing a 15 × 15 meter courtyard framed by a colonnade. At the heart of the courtyard sits a shallow reflecting pool and three trees, their canopies casting dappled sunlight onto the paving below and fostering a tranquil microclimate. A slender roof plane appears to float effortlessly above the columns and perimeter wall, unifying the entire house beneath a single horizon.

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Continuous porch wraps around Patio House

The Barcelona-based collective Arquitectura-G has reimagined the traditional Mediterranean patio house into a modern expression of restraint, material honesty, and environmental sensitivity. The interior is organized around a continuous corridor that encircles the central courtyard. This corridor, designed as a variable-width porch, smoothly transitions from narrow walkways to expansive communal areas such as the living room and kitchen. Each room opens directly onto the courtyard through large glazed panels and operable louver screens, allowing for tailored control over natural light and ventilation.

Arquitectura-G completes Patio House in Aiguablava, Spain

a continuous loop of light, air, and shadow

the architects use the courtyard typology as a spatial tool