The concrete house with a green roof, La Marseta, impresses with clear, purist forms. Its minimalist concept gives the house a quiet identity, while the planted roof links the building to the surrounding landscape and gives it a rustic, natural character. This small country house was designed by Sonia Miralles Mud in Mutxamel, Alicante, Spain, and was completed in 2009 with energy efficiency and environmental sensitivity in mind.
Energy-efficient concrete house offers comfortable living
La Marseta sits on a gentle, sunny slope surrounded by Mediterranean planting. Within its 135 square meters, the plan includes a bedroom, bathroom, and living area with a kitchen. The high ceiling makes the interior feel more spacious. The concrete house is partially embedded in the ground, so from a distance the green roof seems to camouflage the building. Up close, lavender, rosemary, and ornamental grasses turn the roof into a vivid natural feature.
Concrete house with passive cooling
Inside, the furniture is simple, and only a few interior details define the character of the rooms. Walls and ceilings are finished in a soft white-gray tone, and the handle-free kitchen cabinets stay visually quiet. Small windows frame views of the rolling landscape, while the fireplace adds warmth and comfort. The concrete house by Sonia Miralles Mud uses underfloor heating and natural ventilation. Double walls and cross ventilation help regulate the indoor climate, warming the air in winter and supporting passive cooling in summer.
House in a minimalist style
Traditional materials such as mortar, lime, brick, and galvanized steel are combined with modern architectural forms.
Photo: David Frutos
Concrete house with a green roof
Respect for the environment is central to the design
Modern concrete country house
View of the countryside
Concrete house with swimming pool for relaxation
Home energy efficient with a green roof
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