Balzar Arquitectos designed Los Olivos House on the outskirts of Quesa, a small town in central Valencia, Spain. The building blends seamlessly into the surrounding olive groves and is a synthesis of the natural environment, human life and architecture, a link between the city and the countryside.

Balzar Arquitectos设计的Los Olivos House位于西班牙瓦伦西亚中部一个小镇Quesa的郊区。该建筑与周围的橄榄树林无缝融合，是自然环境、人类生活和建筑的综合体，是城市和乡村之间的联系。

Originally from Barcelona, the owners spent several summers in the area during their childhood. And when the owners revisited the town, they reconnected with the people as well as the environment, thus beginning the story of Los Olivos House.

业主最初来自巴塞罗那，童年时曾在该地区度过几个夏天。而当业主重访该镇时，他们与这里的人以及环境重新建立了联系，因此开始了Los Olivos House的故事。

The building is built on a steel-framed structure using galvanized steel profiles, which serve as the load-bearing structure of the house, supporting the exterior walls and room dividers. The project draws on the popular American 'balloon frame' to develop an innovative and austere building system, with large metal frames supporting 18-meter-long openings that allow plenty of sunlight into the living spaces, and a warm copper-red color that covers the entire façade.

这座建筑建立在一个钢架结构上，使用的材料是镀锌钢型材，它作为房屋的承重结构，支撑着外墙和房间的隔断。该项目借鉴了美国流行的“气球框架”，开发了一种创新的朴素建筑系统，大型金属框架支撑着18米长的开口，使充足的阳光进入生活空间，暖色调的铜红色覆盖了整个外墙。

The house is fully integrated with its environment through a variety of architectural resources - firstly, three courtyards with views of the sky and olive trees, while also providing privacy; secondly, a wide 18-meter-long balcony, typical of Mediterranean cultures in warmer climates, which protects against the heat from the West while serving as a transition between interior and exterior function; thirdly, a large longitudinal terrace with a swimming pool that extends to the olive groves and offers a beautiful view of the sunsets illuminated through the groves; and finally, large windows that connect the passageway, the garden and the yard, as well as all the interior spaces of the house.

房子通过各种建筑资源与环境完全融合 —— 首先，三个院子可以看到天空和橄榄树，同时也提供了隐私空间；第二，一个18米长的宽阔阳台，是温暖气候下典型的地中海文化，可以抵御来自西方的炎热，同时可以作为内部和外部之间的过渡功能；第三，一个带游泳池的大型纵向平台，延伸到橄榄树丛，可以欣赏到透过树林照射的日落美景；最后，大窗户将通道、花园和院子以及房屋的所有内部空间连接起来。

The design team was mindful of the building's connection to the natural environment and therefore spatially and visually merged the indoor and outdoor areas. The light and shadows of the olive grove dominate the building - through a large glass door that can be opened, sunlight streams in from the balcony and the large terrace, where it can be enjoyed in the other living area. On either side of the living area are the suites with bedrooms and their respective bathrooms, which are integrated with the exterior through two private courtyards.

设计团队注意到建筑与自然环境的联系，因此在空间和视觉上将室内和室外区域合并。橄榄树林的光和影在建筑里占主导地位 —— 通过一扇可打开的大玻璃门，阳光从阳台和大平台上照射进来，另起居区域内可以享受充足的阳光。起居区域的两边是带卧室的套房以及各自的浴室，通过两个私人庭院与外部融合在一起。

“Water, another focal point of the design, has a strong presence throughout the house. The outdoor swimming pool is semi-circular at one end, partially covered by a vaulted ceiling, and extends out onto the terraces and into the olive groves that serve as gardens for the building. Inside the building, the swimming pool with spa, bathroom shower, large windows and outdoor shower complete the experience. Both pools are heatable and can be used all year round.

“水”作为设计的另一个焦点，在整个房子里有着强烈的存在感。室外游泳池的一端是半圆形的，部分被拱顶覆盖，并延伸到阳台和橄榄树林中，作为建筑的花园。在建筑里面，带温泉的游泳池、浴室淋浴、大窗户和户外淋浴，使人的体验更加完善。两个游泳池都是可加热的，可以一年四季使用。

The building's materials, colors and textures are significant to its unique appearance. Terra cotta tones dominate the floors and facades, integrating the building with its environment. Exotic marbles such as Iranian travertine, brass and olive green woodwork contrast to give the space a unique atmosphere in harmony with the place.

该建筑的材料、颜色和质地对其独特的外观具有重要意义。陶土色调在地板和外墙中占主导地位，使建筑与环境融为一体。异国情调的大理石，如伊朗洞石、黄铜和橄榄绿的木工制品形成对比，使空间充满了与地方相协调的独特气氛。

The building stands out for the connection between the interior and the exterior, all the interior spaces are visually connected to the spectacular olive groves that characterize the area, thus - magical visual effects, connections, light and shadow are produced, while the olive groves are always the protagonists of the house. This connection is different in each room - everyday spaces and passages are connected directly to the porch and terrace through a large motorized glass. The en-suite bedrooms, with their respective bathrooms, are connected to the exterior through two additional private courtyards.

该建筑因其内部和外部之间的联系而脱颖而出，所有的室内空间在视觉上都与该地区特有的壮观的橄榄树丛相连接，因此 —— 神奇的视觉效果、连接和光影被产生出来，而橄榄树丛始终是房子的主角。这种连接在每个房间都是不同的 —— 日常空间和通道通过一个大型电动玻璃直接与门廊和平台连接。套房的卧室及其各自的浴室，通过另外两个私人庭院与外部连接。

The design team conceptualized the project with the building's energy efficiency in mind. The house meets the criteria of a “passive house” and has a minimum energy consumption. Passive houses are characterized by exceptionally high levels of comfort and very low energy consumption, which is achieved by applying environmentally friendly principles: high-performance windows, adequate ventilation, insulation, sealing, and a design that reduces thermal bridges.

设计团队在构思该项目时，认为建筑的能源效率是最重要的。该房屋符合“被动式房屋”标准，并具有最低的能源消耗。被动式房屋的特点是舒适度特别高，能源消耗非常低，这主要是通过应用环保的原则来实现的：高性能的窗户、充分的通风、绝缘、密封和减少热桥设计。

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