An inhabited viewing platform hovers above the landscape forming a nine metre cantilevered garden in the sky.

‘The parcel slope determines the starting point of the project.

The visual impact of the housing is reduced by placing it below the access level into the side, with a piece strongly over hanged.
This is achieved by minimal intervention in the environment (9% parcel occupancy). The roof garden with a small access pavilion and vehicle protection completes the intervention.

The buried provision, vegetation cover, the use of renewable energy -biomass- and water-saving measures, greatly reduces energy consumption.
The shot passed through is resolved by the ladder, which acts as a chimney.

The house is oriented south, coinciding with the sights and disposition prevents the North and the cold winds of winter. All construction is reinforced concrete structure.’

ARCHITECT: Roberto Ercilla Arquitectura, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. LOCATION: Etura, Alava, Spain. DESCRIPTION: residential. STATUS: completed. AREA: 218 sqm. DEVELOPER: Jose María Salazar. TECHNICAL ARCHITECTS: Amaia Vasallo. COLLABORATORS: Eduardo Martín, Structural work, Iñaki Ciganda. Architect, Raquel Ochoa, Architect, Mikel Sanz, Architect. CONTRUCTION COMPANY: Zikotz. ENVIRONMENTAL MAMAGEMENT: Mamen Orbañanos, Amaia Vasallo. DATE: . No part of this web site may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission of Morfae and the copyright owner.