A series of courtyards link a maze of living spaces, bringing bright sunlight and verdant greenery to every area of the home. Each patio appears impenetrable, completely detached from the outside world by a heavy boundary wall. However once inside, these interventions take on a new language, each appearing light and open and covered with climbing vines and hanging foliage. With this special project, TedA Architects add to a large collection of traditional patio houses, bringing a contemporary feel to the Mediterranean vernacular.
Can Jaime i n’ Isabelle house is not viewed separately from the landscape – instead, its sandy rock-encrusted walls are seen as an extension of the rocky ground surrounding it. Built with cyclopean concrete from local stone, the outer walls mirror the rugged terrain that wraps around its volume. Surfaces exist with a rough, unfinished quality, creating a home that feels truly lived in rather than as a polished show-home. A roof covered with native grasses and shrubs seamlessly blends in with the natural environment, allowing the building to disappear while becoming another element in the landscape.
