Building on a Slope: A Barcelona Home’s Structural Ingenuity and Dialogue with Nature | Raul Sanchez Architects

Perched on a steep slope in Barcelona, Raúl Sánchez Architects craft Casa Magarola as a masterclass in terrain-responsive design. Casa Magarola, located in the challenging terrain of Sant Cugat del Vallés, Barcelona, emerges as a testament to architectural ingenuity, embracing the natural slope without disturbing the site’s delicate topography. This residence, built into a steep 100% slope, adheres to the landscape’s rhythm, allowing the house to appear as a harmonious addition to its surroundings rather than an intrusive structure. Designed by Raúl Sánchez and executed with precision, the house is elevated on slender concrete screens that barely touch the rock […]