Sleek · Modern · Marbella
Our eyes have become accustomed to a certain type of luxury look. Now they are adjusting to a whole new interpretation of Marbella chic, and the sleek, elegant lines of this sophisticated new villa make it one of the finest examples of a fresh generation of architecturally styled homes.
There are many luxury homes in Marbella but still relatively few with a distinctive feel that radiates modern quality, style and refinement at its best. Though representative of an exciting new wave of creative energy, these homes revive the modernist spirit of classic early avant-garde architecture, evoking the look that first seduced people with visions of what modern sophistication could look like.
Inspired by classic Marbella settings close to the beach or in exclusive golf and country clubs, the architect has penned lines that seem to amplify the intensity of blue skies and the rich hue of summer evenings. Modern styles, like any other, are best left to those with the ability to harmonise geometry, proportion and the minimalist application of design elements. Knowing what to leave out is almost more important than that which you dress the house with, and in representing the best in contemporary design, the villas created by Atlas Build in partnership with Essenza Living tastefully avoid fads and contain the hallmarks of future Marbella classics.
Southern Chic Redefined
Marbella is undergoing an aesthetic transformation, and it is properties like these that are the vanguard of an era that will see the rejuvenation of large areas and the emergence of a new chic look. With the look comes the lifestyle and, while the clean-angled white lines of such homes – broken up in places with the rich texture of stone and wood – are perfectly in harmony with the light and surroundings of their setting, it is the lifestyle made possible by them that presents Marbella at its very best.
Natural light and garden views flow into the spacious living areas just as the architectural lines flow outwards into terrace decks and infinity-edged swimming pools. In keeping with the Marbella climate and lifestyle the division between inside and outdoor living is equally fluid, making it possible to lounge, dine, entertain or relax inside or out at your pleasure.
As you would expect from villas with such a pedigree of design, the kitchens too are a study in sleek modernity where the barrier between form and function has become seamless. Open-plan layouts give the living rooms the spacious functionality of the New York loft, while the bedroom suites provide the cosseting privacy and comfort you require of them, along with panoramic lounge decks with sweeping sea views.
The modernity of these singular properties is more than skin-deep, however, and extends from visual design to what is “under the bonnet”. Built by Atlas Build – a specialist firm in this field – and presented by Essenza Living, this distinctive collection of modern villas features the most advanced comforts, amenities and electronic home systems coupled with a quality of build for which the brand has become highly respected. If this is the future of Marbella homes it certainly looks good.
Contact File
Atlas Group: Tel. (+34) 951 272 140; www.atlasbuild.eu / www.atlaspool.eu
Carlos Lamas: Tel. (+34) 609 572 275; www.carloslamas.com
Essenza Living: Tel. (+34) 952 857 615; www.essenzaliving.com
Photos: David Toms
