A broad panoramic view of Casa Altos highlighting its distinctive architectural design.

Architecture office: Perretta Arquitectura
Social networks: @perrettaarquitectura
Contact email: net@perrettaarquitectura.com
Office Location (City, Country): Valencia, Spain
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Construction completion year: 2021
Constructed area (m2): 524 m2
Location: San Antonio de Benagéber, Bétera (Valencia)
Program: Detached single-family home
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Architect(s) in charge: Julio Gómez-Perretta de Mateo
E-mail architect(s) in charge: net@perrettaarquitectura.com

Photography
Photographer credits: Álvaro Madero
Website photographer: Instagram @alv.madero
E-mail photographer: alvaro@perrettaarquitectura.com

An extensive external shot at the entrance of Casa Altos, revealing the concrete influence of its design.
An extensive external shot at the entrance of Casa Altos, revealing the concrete influence of its design.
A low-angle shot showcasing the submerged basement, which provides additional living or storage space.
A low-angle shot showcasing the submerged basement, which provides additional living or storage space.
An exterior shot featuring the upper level of the building with a pool located outside, providing a panoramic view of the interior section visible through expansive glass doors and windows.
An exterior shot featuring the upper level of the building with a pool located outside, providing a panoramic view of the interior section visible through expansive glass doors and windows.
A low-angle shot emphasizing the contemporary concrete architectural design of the house.
A low-angle shot emphasizing the contemporary concrete architectural design of the house.
A low-angle shot emphasizing the contemporary concrete architectural design of the house.
A low-angle shot emphasizing the contemporary concrete architectural design of the house.
Another exterior shot that highlights the prominent use of exposed concrete in a significant portion of the building's structure, complemented by large windows that enhance the overall design aesthetic.
Another exterior shot that highlights the prominent use of exposed concrete in a significant portion of the building’s structure, complemented by large windows that enhance the overall design aesthetic.
An image showcasing the exterior design of the house, featuring the olive tree as the focal point.
An image showcasing the exterior design of the house, featuring the olive tree as the focal point.
An exterior view of a house during nighttime, illuminated by low light conditions.
An exterior view of a house during nighttime, illuminated by low light conditions.
A side low-angle exterior view of the house during nighttime when the lighting is typically subdued.
A side low-angle exterior view of the house during nighttime when the lighting is typically subdued.
This is a photograph captured during nighttime of an outdoor living area located adjacent to a swimming pool.
This is a photograph captured during nighttime of an outdoor living area located adjacent to a swimming pool.
An interior photograph captures the sophisticated design of a living space, bordered by glass panels, and features a striking staircase on the side.
An interior photograph captures the sophisticated design of a living space, bordered by glass panels, and features a striking staircase on the side.
A photograph capturing an alternate view of the living area's interior.
A photograph capturing an alternate view of the living area’s interior.
A picture that displays the interconnected dining and living area in a seamless manner.
A picture that displays the interconnected dining and living area in a seamless manner.
This image showcases the seamless integration of the dining and kitchen areas, creating a cohesive living space.
This image showcases the seamless integration of the dining and kitchen areas, creating a cohesive living space.
This image showcases the seamless integration of the dining, living, and kitchen areas, resulting in a cohesive and harmonious living space.
This image showcases the seamless integration of the dining, living, and kitchen areas, resulting in a cohesive and harmonious living space.
An interior photograph of a spacious living area devoid of furniture.
An interior photograph of a spacious living area devoid of furniture.
A photograph captures from the bedroom featuring the expansive view of nature through the large glass panels.
A photograph captures from the bedroom featuring the expansive view of nature through the large glass panels.
A photo showcases the interior design of a bedroom that is enclosed by an expansive glass panel.
A photo showcases the interior design of a bedroom that is enclosed by an expansive glass panel.
The top section of the house plan for Casa Altos De Benageber.
The top section of the house plan for Casa Altos De Benageber.
The low level section of the house plan for Casa Altos De Benageber.
The low level section of the house plan for Casa Altos De Benageber.
The basement section of the house plan for Casa Altos De Benageber.
The basement section of the house plan for Casa Altos De Benageber.

Perretta’s architectural project in Altos de San Antonio is the architectural solution to accommodate two families with a close relationship between them. The challenge was to compose two different programs, with different needs, in a set of semi-detached houses creating a harmony in the whole.

It is necessary to point out a conditioning of the situation of these houses and is that the views towards a splendid landscape, formed by the mountains of La Calderona and the Scorpion Golf Club, are oriented towards north, that is to say without possible sunlight, so that the daytime spaces of the kitchen dining room have double orientation, that is, they open both to the north and to the south, to capture at the same time views and sunlight.

A sunlight controlled by the exceptional quality of the glass with lower transmittances to the unit and the eaves of the structure protecting from southern solar radiation. Both houses, although with different programs, share a similar volumetric solution in which the upper floor is arranged at the ends of the complex and the houses are joined only on the ground floor.

This solution also implies a lower volumetric intrusion of one dwelling into the other and facilitates privacy between them. On the other hand, it also allows a very harmonious formal solution of the whole. Both clients wanted formal solutions through the exclusive use of two materials, exposed concrete and glass; This choice was not strange because our study is fundamentally distinguished by the use of these materials for formal definition.

In this case the geometry is resolved using concrete sheets that are folded at the convenience of the program, but always maintaining a rhythm, a continuity that causes the final harmony that we appreciate. The quality of the exposed concrete, made with continuous laying so that the joints between the different days of concreting are not appreciated is the result of collaboration for years with a specialized construction company called Roteros Vilavella and its managers Elias and Valentín.

Likewise, the splendid aluminum carpentry, minimalist, are the result of the effort of the Cerratosa workshops with Cortizo series. Equally noticeable is the interior carpentry of Loriann sl and the lighting of Arkos light.

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