House in Javea | AN6

A Sea-Facing View Rooted in Mediterranean Tradition
Perched on one of the most privileged hillsides in the Balcón al Mar residential area of Jávea, this single-family home opens out towards the horizon. The steep slope of the 1,300 m² plot becomes a design tool, allowing every room to connect directly with the landscape—with the sea as a constant backdrop. Here, architecture reclaims the essential codes of Mediterranean tradition, reinterpreting them with contemporary sensitivity to create a home deeply rooted in its surroundings.

The brief began with the owners’ desire to create a second home, clearly seasonal in character, conceived for rest and contemplation. A house that would evoke local building traditions through elements such as stone masonry walls, pitched roofs, vaulted ceilings with exposed wooden beams, wrought ironwork, and textured natural finishes. A handcrafted spiral staircase, built using traditional techniques, becomes one of the central features—symbolising the continuity with vernacular architecture.

The home is laid out over two levels, following the natural topography of the plot, and connected via a vertical circulation core that ensures both functional flow and accessibility. The main entrance is located on the upper level, where a large naya with arched openings frames the sea views and acts as a threshold between the interior and the surrounding landscape.

This level contains the main living spaces: a living-dining area with integrated kitchen and uninterrupted views to the outside, the master suite with walk-in wardrobe and bathroom, a guest WC, and a utility room. From here, there is direct access to the swimming pool and outdoor area, designed as a natural extension of the home.

The lower level, facing the garden, accommodates three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, all opening onto a covered terrace with a second naya, creating shaded, sheltered spaces for rest in direct contact with the surrounding greenery. The land is shaped into terraces descending with the slope, supported by stone walls that give the domestic landscape a distinctively Mediterranean character.

In terms of energy efficiency, the house integrates cutting-edge technical solutions: reinforced thermal insulation, high-performance windows and doors, aerothermal climate control, underfloor heating, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, and photovoltaic panels—ensuring sustainable and comfortable use throughout the summer season.

Every material, every line, and every design decision has been made to harmonise with the breeze, the light, and the memory of the place. This is an architecture that doesn’t need to impose itself to make a lasting impression—an architecture that doesn’t seek to stand out, but to endure.