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Fluted Concrete Walls Cut By Continuous Window Openings Define This Villa

August 31, 2023

A modern multi-storey home in Menorca, Spain, that features a textured facade of fluted concrete walls.

NOMO STUDIO has shared photos of a modern home they’ve designed in Menorca, Spain, that features a textured facade of fluted concrete walls.

A modern multi-storey home in Menorca, Spain, that features a textured facade of fluted concrete walls.

The fluted concrete walls are sliced by continuous window openings creating a combination of horizontal stripes that alternate between solid and glass.

A modern multi-storey home in Menorca, Spain, that features a textured facade of fluted concrete walls.

Here’s a close-up look at the grooved concrete block combined with darker wattle ceilings and teak carpentry.

A modern multi-storey home in Menorca, Spain, that features a textured facade of fluted concrete walls.
A modern multi-storey home in Menorca, Spain, that features a textured facade of fluted concrete walls.
A modern multi-storey home in Menorca, Spain, that features a textured facade of fluted concrete walls.
A modern multi-storey home in Menorca, Spain, that features a textured facade of fluted concrete walls.

An elevated terrace that extends into a spill-over pool, is positioned to guarantee the best sea views.

A modern home with an elevated swimming pool.

A stone wall at the front of the home adds an earthy element, while plants and lights guide visitors to the front door.

A modern multi-storey home in Menorca, Spain, that features a textured facade of fluted concrete walls and a stone wall.

Inside, roughly polished white concrete flooring and travertine steps are paired with simple white walls.

A modern home with travertine steps that are paired with simple white walls.
A modern home with travertine steps that are paired with simple white walls.

A sunken patio was introduced in the basement to bring abundant light and ventilation to all three storeys. The bedrooms both have plenty of natural light and wood details.

A modern bedroom with a sliding door that opens to a shaded terrace.
A modern bedroom with artisanal rattan and light pine wood carpentry.

Khaki-beige micro-cement has been used in the bathrooms, while the vanities are white with wood accents.

A modern bathroom features khaki-beige micro-cement.
A modern bathroom features khaki-beige micro-cement.

Built-in storage such as wardrobes and bathroom furniture were also designed by NOMO STUDIO, and feature artisanal ratan and light pine wood carpentry.

A walk-in closet with artisanal rattan and light pine wood carpentry.
A walk-in closet with artisanal rattan and light pine wood carpentry.
Photography by Joan Guillamat | Architect: NOMO STUDIO | Partner-in-Charge: Alicia Casals | Project Leader: Karl Johan Nyqvist | Team:  Jennifer Mendez, Blanca Algarra | Collaborators: Windmill Structures, Technal

Source: Contemporist