In the heart of Telde, Spain, House F by Xstudio rises as a minimalist two-story home amidst a tapestry of historic white-walled homes and cobblestone streets.
Adjacent to a guarded orange grove, this modern abode fuses with Telde’s protective architectural traditions while offering a fresh take for 2022.

About House F
The Urban Oasis of House F
Nestled in Telde’s urban oasis, House F stands out amid a network of narrow, uneven cobblestone streets. Here, ancient homes with shared walls shape long white barriers.
A Lone Vacancy Amid Tradition
The house occupies one of the few empty plots in the area, neighboring a protected orange grove hidden behind a tall, unmistakably white, lime-washed wall.
Balancing Modern Design and Protective Norms The area’s strict regulations, rooted in conservation, dictate facade designs. They precisely determine window placement, size, and proportions.
The debate over the design began here. Although the surroundings have constants that warrant respect, new architecture should also reflect its own time and place. Only then can we truly appreciate the urban context’s history.
A Canvas of White
Thus, the design takes advantage of regulatory gaps to present a stark white canvas. This deliberately austere house sometimes engages with the neighborhood. Yet at other times, it mirrors the neighboring walls.
Inside, its composition frees up, especially evident on the rear facade.
The Essence of House F
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