Villa 95: A Sculpted Retreat by Fran Silvestre

Zigzagging Volumes Embrace Andalusia’s Coastal Landscape

Zigzagging stone volumes offer panoramic views of the Andalusian landscape in this newly completed coastal villa by Spanish studio Fran Silvestre Arquitectos. Known as Villa 95, the home is located within the Altos de Valderrama development in the resort town of Sotogrande, perched on a sloping, forested site with views of the southern Spanish coast.

To address the site’s uneven terrain and irregular shape, Fran Silvestre divided the house into three elongated volumes, stepping upward in a zigzag formation. This arrangement carves out a large, elevated terrace at the center of the home — a key client request.

“This configuration allows the project to rest gently on the terrain, following its natural slope and orienting itself to capture the best light and views,” explained the studio.

“One of the main challenges was to integrate a rooftop belvedere, requested by the client as a social space. To achieve this, it was essential to carefully control the sightlines and ensure privacy from neighboring properties.”

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Architecture That Climbs the Site: Villa 95

The villa’s functions are distributed among its three stone-clad blocks:

The highest volume contains the bedrooms, which overlook the rooftop terrace through floor-to-ceiling glazing and are connected via sliding glass doors.
The middle volume, beneath the terrace, houses the primary living spaces — a combined living, dining, kitchen area, and office — all opening toward coastal views.
The lowest volume, partly embedded into the hillside, includes a garage, technical rooms, and a wellness area that opens onto a narrow courtyard.

A second terrace with a swimming pool is tucked under the central platform, allowing the panoramic glazing of the living area to flow into the outdoor space.

Minimalism and Material Harmony

The home is finished in pale stone cladding and filled with white, minimalist interiors, reflecting the studio’s signature style and emphasizing quiet integration into the site.

“The way the volumes conform to the terrain — lightly and precisely — creates a quiet architecture that feels as though it has always belonged,” the studio noted.

Vertical circulation is tucked into the joints between the zigzagging volumes, creating seamless movement throughout the house.

Materials were chosen to evoke a timeless feel and a connection to the surrounding environment. Local natural stone and wood in warm, greyish tones provide both aesthetic continuity and a durable palette that blends inside and out.