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The Outstanding Geometry of the Villa Escarpa

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This minimalist gem from architects Mario Martins overlooks the village of Praia da Luz, in the district of Lagos, Algarve, in the South of Portugal.

The house sits gently upon an exposed concrete support giving the appearance of a house floating above the landscape.

Its visually stunning lines create a sublime perfection from virtually every angle.

The social area of the house is open and fluid.

Thick roofs appear cut from a horizontal volume of white.

“In a pure and contemporary architectural language,” say the architects, “we created sheltered terraces and courtyards for outside living.”

The living space offers views to each side; to the distant horizon to the west, and across the body of water to the kitchen to the east.

The long pool comes right in to transect the working area of the house, with the kitchen to one side, and the living room to the other.

In this way the house merges with the long water surface dissecting the wide living and kitchen spaces.

The well organised kitchen boasts sublimely large white expanses for preparing food.

Four bedrooms are located off a private courtyard at the end of the pool in which the natural light is filtered, creating an intimate and sheltered space.

Looking out from there, the pool blends with the glass to each side, catapulting you out into the view.

The spaces are are complimented by terraces that are open to the sun and the sea.

Villa Escarpa is sited on the crest of a hill with a splendid view which is enhanced by the delicious geometry of its architectonic spaces.

A truly iconic building.