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Balzar Arquitectos’ Olive Grove Oasis Quietly Celebrates Its Sublime Setting

Architect
Balzar Arquitectos
Place
Quesa, Spain
Year
2021
Type
House

Published by IGNANT

Shaded terrace with two chairs overlooking a long pool and olive trees.
Images © David Zarzoso · Published project source

Balzar Arquitectos’ house in Quesa uses a low profile and three patios to balance landscape views with privacy.

Balzar Arquitectos’ Olive Grove Oasis Quietly Celebrates Its Sublime Setting — photograph 2
Images © David Zarzoso · Published project source
Balzar Arquitectos’ Olive Grove Oasis Quietly Celebrates Its Sublime Setting — photograph 3
Images © David Zarzoso · Published project source
Balzar Arquitectos’ Olive Grove Oasis Quietly Celebrates Its Sublime Setting — photograph 4
Images © David Zarzoso · Published project source
Balzar Arquitectos’ Olive Grove Oasis Quietly Celebrates Its Sublime Setting — photograph 5
Images © David Zarzoso · Published project source
Balzar Arquitectos’ Olive Grove Oasis Quietly Celebrates Its Sublime Setting — photograph 6
Images © David Zarzoso · Published project source
Balzar Arquitectos’ Olive Grove Oasis Quietly Celebrates Its Sublime Setting — photograph 7
Images © David Zarzoso · Published project source
Balzar Arquitectos’ Olive Grove Oasis Quietly Celebrates Its Sublime Setting — photograph 8
Images © David Zarzoso · Published project source
Balzar Arquitectos’ Olive Grove Oasis Quietly Celebrates Its Sublime Setting — photograph 9
Images © David Zarzoso · Published project source
Balzar Arquitectos’ Olive Grove Oasis Quietly Celebrates Its Sublime Setting — photograph 10
Images © David Zarzoso · Published project source
Balzar Arquitectos’ Olive Grove Oasis Quietly Celebrates Its Sublime Setting — photograph 11
Images © David Zarzoso · Published project source
Balzar Arquitectos’ Olive Grove Oasis Quietly Celebrates Its Sublime Setting — photograph 12
Images © David Zarzoso · Published project source
Balzar Arquitectos’ Olive Grove Oasis Quietly Celebrates Its Sublime Setting — photograph 13
Images © David Zarzoso · Published project source
Balzar Arquitectos’ Olive Grove Oasis Quietly Celebrates Its Sublime Setting — photograph 14
Images © David Zarzoso · Published project source
Balzar Arquitectos’ Olive Grove Oasis Quietly Celebrates Its Sublime Setting — photograph 15
Images © David Zarzoso · Published project source
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Images © David Zarzoso · Published project source

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Images © David Zarzoso · Published project source

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Images © David Zarzoso · Published project source

LOS OLIVOS-BALZAR ARQUITECTOS-extra (4-1)

Research notes

The house’s relationship with the olive grove is expressed through its plan as well as its exterior.

Completed in 2021, La Casa de los Olivos stands at the edge of Quesa in Spain’s Valencia province. A low, elongated form leaves the grove visually dominant.

The architect’s interview identifies an entrance patio and two side patios. These openings let rooms face outside without exposing every view to neighbors. Compare the garden and threshold photographs to see how privacy comes from the arrangement of spaces rather than a uniformly closed facade.

What the sources do not establish
  • The cited account is not a complete construction specification. Unnamed products, suppliers and performance claims are not inferred from photographs.

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Research checked 2026-11-02 · Editorial policy & corrections

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