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LA MURALLA ROJA
YEAR: 1973
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LOCATION: CALPE, ALICANTE, SPAIN
CLIENT: PALOMAR S.A.
ARCHITECTURE FIRM: RBTA
By reinterpreting the Mediterranean Kasbah tradition, RBTA aimed to eliminate the post-Renaissance barrier between public and private spaces. This rebuilt Kasbah’s labyrinth follows a strict geometric layout based on the Greek cross typology, with arms that are each 5 meters long, clustered in various ways, and service towers (kitchens and bathrooms) at their points of intersection.
The 50 apartments, which include 60 sqm studios and 80 and 120 sqm two- and three-bedroom flats, are accessed by an ensemble of interconnecting patios created by the building’s shapes, which have a constructivist aesthetic. Residents have access to solariums, a pool, and a sauna on the roof terraces.
The exterior surfaces are painted in various red tones to emphasize the contrast with the landscape.
The concept of painting the structure with a variety of colors responds to the goal of presenting contrast to the various architectural elements according to their structural functions.
Patios and stairs are painted with bluetones, such as sky-blue, indigo, and violet, to produce a different contrast with the sky oran optical effect of blending in with it.
