House in Mojácar by Alberto Campo Baeza & Modesto Sánchez Morales: A Cascade of White Volumes Facing the Mediterranean

After four years of dedicated design and construction, the House in Mojácar by Alberto Campo Baeza and Modesto Sánchez Morales stands as a serene and poetic response to its rugged coastal context. Located in the picturesque village of Mojácar, Spain, this minimalist residence is conceived as a seamless extension of the traditional Mediterranean landscape—whitewashed, terraced, and in harmony with the sea.

A White Cascade Along the Slope

The architectural concept draws inspiration from the urban character initiated by Roberto Puig, envisioning the home as part of a cascading white village that gently steps down the terrain toward the sea. The residence is composed of a series of interlocking volumes, stepping along four levels between two streets—upper and lower—responding thoughtfully to the site's steep topography.

On the upper street, the architects chose to build only one level, even though local codes allow for two. This sensitive decision preserves the neighbor's sea views and strengthens the house’s integration with its surroundings. The lower street accommodates the two unified lower levels, anchoring the structure into the landscape with a sense of calm monumentality.

Terraces as Living Platforms

A key feature of the design is the use of terraced platforms, which open generously onto adjacent interior spaces. These terraces—outlined by limestone-finished railings at table height—extend the living areas outward, allowing residents to experience both shelter and openness. The surfaces, uniformly rendered in white lime and white limestone, mirror the region’s iconic architecture and reflect the intense Mediterranean light.

Seen from the sea, the house becomes a subtle addition to the existing fabric—a modern insertion that feels timeless, like another fragment of Mojácar itself.

Light as an Architectural Material

Inside, the design is organized around a double-height vertical void, a luminous central space that captures and orchestrates natural light throughout the day. Carefully placed openings act like light traps, bringing in shifting rays that animate the white surfaces and emphasize the purity of form.

This restrained and thoughtful approach to light, scale, and materiality is a hallmark of Campo Baeza’s architecture—creating spaces that feel both sacred and domestic.

Material Clarity and Ethical Construction

The house makes use of high-performance, clean-lined systems provided by Strugal, including:

• STRUGAL S74RP OPTIMA window system
• STRUGAL S88RP ARTIS sliding system

These systems not only support the minimal aesthetic but also enhance thermal and acoustic performance, ensuring that the architecture is as functional as it is poetic.

A Testament to Patience

The completion of the House in Mojácar reaffirms that, in contemporary practice, patience remains one of an architect’s greatest virtues. The project reflects years of careful design, respectful dialogue with context, and commitment to quality—a luminous retreat that speaks quietly of place, purpose, and light.

All Photographs are works of Javier Callejas