How can we transform obstacles into order?

This project is located in the Iraq Gate Garden apartments in Baghdad and responds to the premise proposed by using the blank space—the void—as a structural element. It originates from carving useful spaces like in a quarry.

The pre-existing elements include all types of load-bearing elements, the result of the union of four houses into one. The strategy consists in grouping these elements, which were initially conceived as a series of barriers, into solid blocks; thus, they become modules that generate a continuous and fluid negative space, designed to allow flexible communication and habitation between them.

The idea of using partitions to divide main spaces, as well as imposing rigid boundaries between adjacent rooms, has become obsolete.

Except for existing structures, vertical elements have not been used to divide main spaces, thus reimagining the original space to achieve effective beauty that makes the most of what is given.

Large glass openings and two contrasting porches: a home designed to integrate the exterior with the greatest well-being.

This spacious design is organized into two floors; the ground floor corresponds to the daytime area and the upper floor to the nighttime area, in a classic and functional scheme.

The dining room and kitchen extend to the outdoors through two large-sized covered terraces. Located on opposite sides, they provide shade from the sun and rain, acting as a porch, allowing for enjoyment of the surroundings at any time of the year.

The project is designed to promote the well-being of the resident, from the integration with the environment to the home’s smart technology.

Fran Silvestre Arquitectos presents a new residential project in La Zagaleta, an architecture conceived as a quiet dialogue between space, light, and material.

Strato takes its name from the concept that defines its architecture: a composition of horizontal planes that appear to float above the landscape. The house unfolds as a series of layered strata extending towards the horizon, framing views of the sea and the mountains.

These expressive planes create deep overhangs that regulate light and shade while blurring the boundary between interior and exterior. The result is a serene, open architecture that establishes a natural dialogue with its surroundings.

The project consists of a serene living space defined by a generous double-height volume that enhances the sense of openness and light. Soft daylight filtered through large curtains creates a calm, intimate atmosphere, while warm wood surfaces and natural stone elements shape a refined and contemporary Mediterranean interior.

Our studio has completed the photo shoot for Roca Views Ibiza, thus advancing the documentation and dissemination process of this project. Photographer Jesús Orrico’s keen eye has precisely captured the atmosphere and spatial essence of the home, as well as its relationship with the island’s topography, light, and landscape.

The project stems from an essential question: Can we build on this hillside by depositing a single piece? In response, the home is conceived as an extraordinarily thin sheet, only nine centimeters thick, that folds over the terrain, respecting both the natural slope and the conditions established by regulations.

This continuous gesture organizes the program through a descending sequence comprising the garage, the day area, the swimming pool, and the night area. Each of these areas adapts to a different elevation of the hillside, allowing the architecture to accompany the terrain rather than imposing itself upon it.

The arrangement of spaces simultaneously enhances frontal and lateral views. The home is understood as a mechanism capable of capturing the surrounding landscape, framing different perspectives of the surroundings and creating shaded areas from which to enjoy Ibiza.

Fran Silvestre Arquitectos has designed the packaging for a limited edition for TAG Heuer, a collaboration born from a relationship we have always considered particularly close: the one between watchmaking and architecture.

Although architecture has traditionally been understood as a static art, its link with time has been present since the most ancient cultures. Babylonians, Egyptians, Mayans, and many other civilizations considered the movement of the sun to orient, build, and give meaning to their architectures. Light, its path, and its variations throughout the day and year transform spaces, activate volumes, and bring architecture to life with the passage of time.

This limited edition commemorates the summer solstice, a time of year when light acquires a particularly unique chromaticism. Based on this idea, the studio has developed packaging that captures the tones of sunset during this period and transforms them into an enclosure capable of telling a shared story between both disciplines.

The design incorporates sketches of some Fran Silvestre Arquitectos projects in which the movement of the sun has played an essential role in the conception of space. These drawings accompany the watch and allow for the construction of a visual narrative around light, time, and precision, values present in both architecture and watchmaking.

Inside, the watch is presented within personalized packaging featuring elements from both brands, reinforcing the convergence of technical rigor, material sensitivity, and the ability to measure that which, though invisible, transforms our way of inhabiting: the passage of time.

The proposal is conceived from a composition of floor slabs that unfold as white horizontal planes, creating a dynamic and elongated facade through a clear architectural gesture.

This geometric arrangement resolves the dwelling’s siting and varies according to each room and its orientation, blurring the boundaries and articulating a fluid connection between the interior and exterior spaces.

The project, currently under construction, is conceived as a system in which horizontal planes organize the entire program. This condition allows each area to be adapted to its specific needs without losing visual coherence or the lightness of the entire ensemble.