Prefabricated house in Górliz, Basque Country, Spain

Modular housing in the Basque Country, near Bilbao, designed to blend in with its surroundings.

New project in Górliz, a municipality in the Basque Country, very close to Bilbao. A natural environment with a very characteristic aesthetic.

The clients are a couple who currently live in China and wanted to build an ideal retreat to return to the north of Spain, near the Vizcaya coast.

A compact prefabricated house that stands out for its large windows and dark-coloured materials. Black porcelain that blends in with the aesthetics of the surroundings and the other houses in the neighbourhood.

A total of 220 m² spread over the ground floor and first floor, plus a basement of 75 m². Three floors connected by a sculptural staircase with cantilevered steps and triple height. A Japanese staircase whose back wall is clad in a veined ceramic cladding that creates a sense of continuity between the three levels and visually connects the entire house.

220

m²

Prefabricated house in Górliz,
Basque Country, Spain

Industrial living dark materiality

Both the exterior and interior of the house are characterised by an oriental style due to the family’s influences, which is reflected in the dark colours and natural textures.

On the ground floor is the day area, a diaphanous space, as the aim is to create a functional space for the family to share moments together. The living room is completely glazed with flush windows that allow a constant view of the outdoor area and the swimming pool.

The centrepiece of this room is the sculptural Japanese staircase with cantilevered steps. This staircase links the three levels of the house (basement, ground floor and first floor) and connects the whole house visually and functionally.

The kitchen is finished in a black tone, which is combined with a black worktop with a golden grain.

Prefabricated houses near Bilbao, Spain

On the first floor is the sleeping area with the master bedroom and the two bedrooms for the youngest family members. The master bedroom has a dressing room with a black smoked glass wardrobe that is fully furnished.

The two children’s bedrooms are connected by a large central bathroom and each room has its own access to the terrace.

In the rest of the rooms of the house we can see how the design elements stand out, such as the tiles, the floor-to-ceiling doors and the ceramic tiles, which are a pure contrast to the predominant materiality.

All the rooms of the house are strategically distributed so that the rooms enjoy the best views of the property.

Design and concept

Prefabricated house in Górliz, Basque Country, Spain

The personalisation of this exclusive luxury home

The house is orientated towards the best views of the plot to make the most of the land. The living room, which opens onto the dining room and kitchen, is completely glazed, and the play of volumes and porches makes it possible to control the shadows and the entry of light into the house. It is a house with a compact shape and a completely dark materiality, an aesthetic similar to the houses in the area.

Plan and layout

Prefabricated house in Górliz, Basque Country, Spain

This house has an O-shaped typology that is very compact. The programme of the house divides the day and night areas into two floors, which are connected by a three-step staircase that connects the whole house. The house consists of 4 modules and a canopy.