Oak House by Muka Arquitectura
Oak House lands in Pedrezuela, Spain, by Muka Arquitectura as a house shaped by trees, water, and a disciplined concrete frame. The plan yields to two oaks and a northern view over the reservoir, then tightens into an interior journey that rises in privacy and light. Built in 2024, the residence uses a single material system to bind structure, enclosure, and daily life.
Under two oaks, a low entry bends and then releases toward water and sky. Light slides along concrete and glass before catching on edges softened by use.
This is a house in Pedrezuela, Spain, designed by Muka Arquitectura with concrete as both structure and envelope. The project aligns its geometry to existing oaks and the reservoir, then develops an interior sequence that rises in a measured spiral. Construction and plan read as one—tight at the south approach, expansive to the north.
Bend the Plan
Arrival compresses along the south facade at a single height. The line of the wall curves subtly to clear the first oak, a quiet turn that sets the building’s register before the view opens. To the north, glazing lifts to double height where the second oak interrupts the straight run and forces a precise kink, pushing the volume inward and sharpening the perspective to water.
Spiral the Rooms
Inside, levels step like floating trays supported by a disciplined concrete frame. The route advances from reception to study gallery, then through bathing rooms to bedroom and finally a walk-in closet, each landing a touch higher and a degree more secluded. Movement traces an ascending spiral that registers both in the body and in privacy, a calm climb that organizes daily routines.
Concrete as Envelope
A double structural skin in concrete holds insulation within its depth. That single material solves load, enclosure, interior finish, and the concealed run of utilities, so surfaces read continuous and strong. The approach erases a typical hierarchy of frame and wall—inside and outside share tone and texture, giving the house an austere, bare character (deliberately unadorned) that stays consistent across thresholds.
Light on the Diagonal
The site drops toward the north, and the plan follows that fall. Rooms align on a diagonal so daylight reaches each level while the tall north glazing fixes attention on the reservoir beyond. Cross-views stretch between trays without losing order, and the higher platforms catch a cooler light that suits the quieter uses.
Supports with Intent
Freedom in support placement gives columns their own geometry and rhythm. They stand apart from walls where needed, then recede when the view or circulation demands a clear run. That latitude keeps the spiral intact and the plan legible, turning structure into a gentle guide for movement and rest.
At dusk the concrete reads warm and grainy as the north glass turns reflective. Air moves along the bend and the diagonal, carrying sounds off the water. The house holds steady—quiet, exact, and keyed to what was there first.
Photography courtesy of Muka Arquitectura
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