Barcelona-based architect Carlos Ferrater—under his studio OAB—has built this stunner of a house for his brother, José Manuel Ferrater, in Alcanar, Spain. The building is placed in the area filled with gardens, orchards, and rice fields. The lot itself is a formal garden, the nod to which is seen in the landscaping techniques. Due to frequent floods in the area, the structure rests on a platform 20 inches above the ground. The low concrete walls, surrounding the house, serve as an additional protection from occasional floodwaters, allowing the full view of the beautiful mediterranean landscape.

The composition of the house is made up of three pavilions: living-dining-kitchen area, master bedroom and an artists's studio with an alcove bedroom for guests.  The position and shape of the pavilions direct the views between them, creating a sculptural effect. The large openings offer alternative glimpses through the complex and inside the living structures. Interestingly enough, all interior pieces in the house were collected by the owners during travels—sofas from Indonesia, fabrics from Thailand, and miniature benches and chairs from Africa. No designer furniture.

Ferrater worked on this project in collaboration with Carlos Escura.