Comments on: House in Avila by A-cero Architects

By: chuy

chuy — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:08:28 +0000

Pay attention to the superb flow of shade created by the roofing structure.
It looks over-extended to the transversal axis of the floor plan which, can also be part of the designers’ anticipation to the owners future expansion plans.

By: Shane

Shane — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:25:15 +0000

I like the interior’s use of wood, mantelpiece in the master. But from the outside, there is no connection to the land AT ALL! What the landscape architect should have done was allow more of the native plants to ‘creep up’ on the house, instead of keeping it at arms distance. Last I checked, grass needs water. Isn’t Spain a lot like Arizona, in that there isn’t much of it?

By: Eamonn

Eamonn — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:20:15 +0000

Absolutely beautiful. The sheep can keep the grass low. I would live here on my own if I could. To me it’s not a waste of space, One needs to become one with the environment and the space around us.

By: Blandwagon

Blandwagon — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:52:27 +0000

I love the insane drama of this house. It’s very Spanish

By: Mauro

Mauro — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:47:37 +0000

The house is nice, and the porpuose of the extended roof it´s pretty simple….. It´s to be used as shelter for big dinner parties, like a big patio, imaging this area with a super long table with a catering service and waiters, candles and all that surrounded by all that lawn and that cool landspace.
I´ve seen those before in other houses…

By: hamilton

hamilton — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:26:14 +0000

looks like a weird oversized ibeam fell on the roof of a 70’s motel. Other than that it’s perfect.

By: SPG

SPG — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:18:12 +0000

I’m guessing the large extended roof structure serves as a shaded outdoor space and by making it an extension of the existing roof it creates the idea of an enclosed space without actually being one.
It’s interesting, and I didn’t like it at first when I saw the first picture, but it grew on me and I recognize it for what it is.
To the people commenting on lawn maintenance and cost…do you really think that someone who can afford to have a house like this built worries about that stuff? The landscapers take care of that and when the team of accountants received the bill for the roof, they probably rolled their eyes before writing the check.

By: damfak

damfak — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:53:12 +0000

looks more lik a hotel to me… who would like 3 living rooms? how many people lives here? 20? to me its a waste of space, materials and design for a place to live. what about the other post… the one with 80 square meters for a living… isnt it better?

By: Stephen

Stephen — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:24:46 +0000

I think the large suspended roof structure is a carport

By: F-J:M

F-J:M — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:36:31 +0000

I love the refinement, attention to detail and A-cero’s design language!

By: tim

tim — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:07:17 +0000

i like it!
what is the material of the bath?

By: AJ

AJ — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:13:08 +0000

What is the point of the large roof bar like structure. Maybe it porvides shade or a unique look. It’s more of a waste of material.

By: Don Rodriguez

Don Rodriguez — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:26:21 +0000

I would hate to be the one who has to mow that lawn every week.