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A terrace covered by a pergola runs past the private volume (which contains three bedrooms of equal size and a bathroom on the ground floor) to the covered patio, and down the stairs to the pool.

“Genius loci is one of our approaches to sustainability,” says architect Benjamin Iborra Wicksteed. As a result of this approach, materials were sourced hyper locally—such as stones from the River Ter.

For cross ventilation, the residents can open and close the large sliding doors around the porch, which the architect describes as “the heart of the home.” Likewise, windows are positioned to provide breezes when necessary.

The home's windows are from Fleetwood Windows & Doors, while the sofa is from Teak Warehouse.

Greg and Paula splurged on some full-grown plants along with younger succulents that would grow in over time.

"It's an extension of our living room,

A Douglas fir staircase references the work of Alvar Aalto and makes a sculptural statement.

Lime plaster walls lend rich texture in all of the rooms of the home, including the casual dining space which is outfitted with built-in shelving.

Designed by Foundation Landscape Design, the concrete pool surround also features built-in seating that wraps around a fire pit.