Project perspective
La Zagaleta: designing a hillside villa
How we connect arrival, privacy and sheltered outdoor living in our 2,600 m² villa proposal in Benahavís.
VAN GOOD DESIGN — INSIGHTS
Design decisions, explained.
Our perspective on architecture, interiors and landscape. Practical decisions for private residences, hospitality projects and the people commissioning them.
Featured guide
Luxury Villa Design in Marbella: 2026 Guide
Our guide to planning a Marbella villa: site information, lifestyle brief, climate, professional scope and coordination of architecture, interiors and landscape.
Read the guideFrom the studio
Our design approach, project references and questions worth asking before you build.
Process
From Sketch to Structure: The Architectural Process
Our approach to the residential design process: the brief, spatial options, consultant coordination and the decisions required at each stage.
Sustainability
Sustainable Architecture for a Greener Future
Our approach to climate, materials, landscape and maintenance decisions, with clear boundaries between design intent and verified environmental performance.
Design
Modern Minimalism in Architecture
How we approach minimalist residences through furniture, storage, material junctions, light and maintenance—not empty presentation images.
Technology
Residential and Hospitality Technology
Our studio perspective on technology for residences and hospitality: access, useful controls, maintainability and clear specialist responsibilities.
Design
Architectural Identity for Homes and Hospitality
How we connect concept, arrival and landscape to create a coherent architectural identity for residences and hospitality projects.
Conservation
Architectural Conservation: Preserving the Past
Our early design questions for an existing property: what to retain, what to investigate and how to coordinate adaptation with local specialists.
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