October 30, 2024

Casa E+E Reflects Elegant Minimalism by GM Arquitecto

The GM Arquitecto team designed Casa E+E in Spain to offer spectacular views over the Mediterranean. Completed in 2024, this 283-square-metre house blends modern features with the essence of the original building. The design includes a sea-facing veranda with wooden sliding shutters and a reconstructed roof for natural ventilation. Its minimalist interiors ensure an unobstructed view, aiming to harmonize indoor and outdoor life without distractions.

Contemporary single-story home with minimalist design, wooden accents, and outdoor pool.

Spectacular views of the Mediterranean

GM Arquitecto designed Casa E+E to offer spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea, using modern elements to enhance its original essence. Located in Spain, this 283.33-square-meter house is located on one of the island’s most exclusive sites.

Bright, airy living room with large sliding glass doors leading to an outdoor pool area and scenic view.

The project includes specially designed reforms to maximize the house’s relationship with its privileged natural environment. In particular, the new veranda facing the sea has a pergola roof and large sliding wooden shutters that allow it to adapt to weather conditions.

Bright, open-concept living space with vaulted white ceilings, large windows, and modern furnishings.

The roof was rebuilt with a new southeast-facing opening to take advantage of natural ventilation. “We like the idea of a house that can ‘tune in’ like a percussion instrument, adapting to the weather conditions of the moment,” explained Gabriel Montañés.

Bright, spacious living room with white furniture, large windows, and clean architectural lines.

Interior-exterior seamless connection

Inside, the layout was designed to provide seamless continuity between the living room, dining room, and kitchen. The bedroom suites are distributed along the front and rear facades, providing privacy and comfort for the inhabitants.

Minimalist bedroom with modern pendant light, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a view of the pool and ocean.

Reflecting a minimalist and elegant approach, the interiors feature white walls and floors in warm tones that harmonize with the outdoor landscape. Aluminum window frames with minimalist profiles reinforce the connection between interior and exterior. The firm explained, “Whenever we work on sites like this, with such spectacular views, we feel a duty not to overload the interiors. Instead, we try to create environments that are as neutral as possible, to avoid distractions.”

Spacious modern patio with wood-paneled ceiling, sliding doors, and infinity pool with scenic view.

The view from the coast to the house was meticulously planned to integrate the building unobtrusively into its surroundings. This approach creates a space in which indoor and outdoor living blend harmoniously, in line with Gabriel Montañés’ design philosophy of favoring natural ventilation and orientation.

Elegant, modern patio with slatted wood ceiling, concrete floor, and views of lush greenery.

Casa E+E is a contemporary residence that retains its original essence while incorporating modern features. The design emphasizes the firm’s commitment to enhancing the natural surroundings and creating tranquility.