Isla Architects' Casa Mila Project: Residential Transformation Focused on Natural Lighting

The design team described that a large and level plot of land, intended for the construction of a residence with a maximum area of 250 m², inspired the placement of the house in a way that maximizes the connection between the covered internal areas and the external spaces.

The final layout follows a logic already used in other residential projects by the office, where the circulation paths between the environments are designed as covered walkways, but open on the sides, dispensing with frames or walls. This feature aims to extend the living experience between the interior and the exterior of the building.

The description provided by the project team details the property to be renovated, which consists of two distinct plots of land. One of these lots is located by the sea, offering direct water access, and also includes a small garage intended for boats and an anchoring point.

On the opposite side of the road, facing the mountain, there is a larger, landscaped plot situated on a sloping terrain, where the main residence is located.

Casa Cardona, originally planned as a standard 165 square meter property, exemplifies how an architectural concept can go beyond purely commercial limitations. This project aims to generate value not only spatially but also culturally and humanly.

The residence's design was conceived to establish a deep and personal connection with the desert landscape, transforming surrounding environmental characteristics into a unique domestic experience.

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Information about the project was provided by the design team. The material was cited in the Portuguese publication ArchDaily, dated October 26, 2026.