The idea of situating and relating a series of objects in the landscape- Dwelling, Chapel, Hunting pavilion and Guard´s residence- gave the project a dual significance: in addition to the close relationship between landscape, objects and itinerary ?between space and objects-, each item had to provide a different response with different emphasis, from the most symbolic to the most silent or private. The unifying thread was to be the concept of the fold: the fold as a hidden generator of different spaces.

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Architects: Sancho Madrilejos

Location: 13400 Almadén, Cdad. Real, Spain

Architect In Charge: Sol Madridejos, Juan Carlos Sancho

Project Year: 2001
Photographs: Courtesy of Juan Carlos Sancho

Assistant Technical Architect: Martín Pozuelo

Project Leader: Luis Renedo

Study Collaborators: Luis Renedo, Juan A. Garrido, Emilio Gómez Ramos, Patricia Planell, Marta Toral, Andrey García, Javier Moreno

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From the architect. The idea of situating and relating a series of objects in the landscape- Dwelling, Chapel, Hunting pavilion and Guard´s residence- gave the project a dual significance: in addition to the close relationship between landscape, objects and itinerary ?between space and objects-, each item had to provide a different response with different emphasis, from the m...