Five intersecting cylinders define Fran Silvestre Arquitectos' Madrid house
Geometric design merges nature and architecture in this innovative residence.
1A geometric manifesto
This house in Madrid's Las Rozas district presents a bold architectural language defined by five intersecting cylindrical volumes. The 370-square-meter project organizes different living areas through geometric strategy while maintaining a cohesive identity. Each cylinder houses a distinct functional zone of the home.
2Dialogue with nature
The house's form is directly influenced by the site's topography. Slanted cuts at the base of the cylinders allow minimal intervention adaptation to the terrain. Similarly angled roof profiles reinterpret the region's traditional architecture with a modern twist.
3Plays of light and space
Architects strategically placed openings and skylights to bring daylight deep into the house. Large glazed openings designed by the Valencia-based team connect interiors to gardens, terraces and distant mountain views.
4Central courtyard concept
The compact central courtyard formed by intersecting cylinders serves as the project's spatial anchor. This design creates visual connections between different volumes while balancing privacy with expansive views.
5Artistic references
The project draws inspiration from Spanish sculptor Andreu Alfaro's 'Homage to Brâncuși'. This artistic approach based on repetition of simple forms is reinterpreted in architecture through proportion, rhythm and variation, creating diverse spatial experiences from identical geometries.
6Power of minimalist details
Minimalist details throughout the house emphasize the clarity of the overall composition. Circular volumes, orthogonal intersections and carefully framed views work together to create a sculptural yet highly functional living space, demonstrating the studio's continued architectural exploration through precise forms.