Hofmann House by Fran Silvestre Architects

ByJon Dykstra Houses

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Architecture: Fran Silvestre Arcquitectos
Interior Design: Alfaro Hofmann
Building Engineer: Carlos García
Photography: FG + SG. Ultimas Reportagens. Fernando Guerra
Location: Valencia
Structural Engineer: Estructuras Singulares
Constructor: Construcciones Francés
Built Area: 350 m2

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Our architectural office deals with the planning and implementation of projects of various scales and functions. Central themes are always the development of sustainable building concepts and the use of renewable raw materials – especially local wood. In addition, our work is driven by the pursuit of a holistic approach to architecture, which attempts to understand building culture as a communal, social process.

A big, elongated property with a distant view of the sea and a lovely breeze is situated in a stabilized setting that is surrounded by gardens.
A big, elongated property with a distant view of the sea and a lovely breeze is situated in a stabilized setting that is surrounded by gardens.
The framework in which the space is occupied is an extruded cover in the longitudinal direction of the ground with a "T" shape.
The framework in which the space is occupied is an extruded cover in the longitudinal direction of the ground with a “T” shape.
Its geometry gave us a sense of living without neighbors and protected us from inquisitive eyes.
Its geometry gave us a sense of living without neighbors and protected us from inquisitive eyes.
It aids in regulating the southern sun in the summer and allows it to pass in the winter.
It aids in regulating the southern sun in the summer and allows it to pass in the winter.
The walking roof transforms into a sort of belvedere with views of the entire plot's surface.
The walking roof transforms into a sort of belvedere with views of the entire plot’s surface.
The structure is housed in an exempt cabinet, which also divides up rooms and filters privacy, giving users more options about how to walk around and utilize available space.
The structure is housed in an exempt cabinet, which also divides up rooms and filters privacy, giving users more options about how to walk around and utilize available space.
The main space, which the cantilever shades, is set up to flow with the exterior.
The main space, which the cantilever shades, is set up to flow with the exterior.
By considering the living space as a base from which the same natural stone that urbanizes a portion of the land emerges, the scale of the house is regulated.
By considering the living space as a base from which the same natural stone that urbanizes a portion of the land emerges, the scale of the house is regulated.
A space that has been carefully curated and designed to evoke calmness.
A space that has been carefully curated and designed to evoke calmness.
A minimalist approach is often used to achieve a clean and uncluttered aesthetic.
A minimalist approach is often used to achieve a clean and uncluttered aesthetic.
The unit's inside has moist spots, which restricts the size of the overnight places that are situated in the garden's peaceful area.
The unit’s inside has moist spots, which restricts the size of the overnight places that are situated in the garden’s peaceful area.
Once the space is clean, one can focus on adding pieces that complement the overall look and feel of the room.
Once the space is clean, one can focus on adding pieces that complement the overall look and feel of the room.
Prioritizing usage, the staircase and inner atrium divide the spaces, all of which are exposed to the garden.
Prioritizing usage, the staircase and inner atrium divide the spaces, all of which are exposed to the garden.

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The corner where the study opens has the nicest views.
The corner where the study opens has the nicest views.
An all-white bathroom can create a timeless and elegant look that is both calming and refreshing.
An all-white bathroom can create a timeless and elegant look that is both calming and refreshing.
Painting them white or using white tiles can create a bright and airy feel.
Painting them white or using white tiles can create a bright and airy feel.
White marbl countertops or white quartz are also popular options for adding some texture and visual interest.
White marble countertops or white quartz are also popular options for adding some texture and visual interest.
The outdoor space can be a great addition to any home, providing a seamless transition between the indoors and outdoors.
The outdoor space can be a great addition to any home, providing a seamless transition between the indoors and outdoors.
One of the great features of a modern house outdoor space is its versatility.
One of the great features of a modern house’s outdoor space is its versatility.
It can be designed to suit a variety of different needs and preferences, from intimate garden to a large pool.
It can be designed to suit a variety of different needs and preferences, from an intimate garden to a large pool.
By creating an outdoor living area, homeowners can expend their living space and make the most of the outdoors.
By creating an outdoor living area, homeowners can expand their living space and make the most of the outdoors.
It is drawn as a conspicuously square plan that accommodates a wide range of uses in a little space.
It is drawn as a conspicuously square plan that accommodates a wide range of uses in a little space.

A consolidated landscape surrounded by gardens, a large and elongated plot with a distant view of the sea and a pleasant breeze. This is the searched and lucky starting point trigger of this story. Three elements make up the project. An extruded cover in the longitudinal direction of the ground with a “T” shape is the framework in which space is inhabited.

This geometry let us feel the sea, protecting from prying eyes, having the sense of living without neighbors. It helps control the southern sun during summer and lets it pass in winter. The walkable roof becomes a sort of belvedere enjoying the entire surface of the plot.

An exempt cabinet houses the structure distributes spaces, and filters privacy, opening up possibilities in the way of movement and use of space. The main room, shaded by the cantilever is arranged in continuity with the outside. The interior of the unit includes wetted parts and limits the scale of overnight areas that are located in the quiet part of the garden.

The study opens on the corner with the best views. These two elements, cover, and cabinet are deposited on the stone base where the water level and other uses of the house are dug. These spaces are adapted to the natural slope that exists in the plot.

The scale of the house is moderated by understanding the living area as a base to emerge with the same natural stone which urbanizes part of the plot. On this base, the sleeping area is deposited, creating shaded terraces where enjoying the outdoors.

A noticeably square plan, which covers an extensive range of uses in a compact area, is drawn. The staircase and the inner atrium distribute the spaces, prioritizing uses, with all spaces opened to the garden.

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Jon Dykstra
Jon Dykstra

Jon practiced law before launching his online publishing career, bringing analytical rigor to everything he builds. Home Stratosphere combines that precision with a lifelong obsession with residential design — architecture, interiors, landscape, and furniture.

His current focus is AI-driven design analysis, using artificial intelligence to study patterns in color, layout, and material choice across thousands of homes. His Personality Type Home Design Guide applies personality frameworks to interior aesthetics, helping readers design spaces that reflect how they actually think and live.

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