Mediterranean residential timber project · Valencia, Spain

Torrent Mediterranean Residence

A completed 172 m² timber-frame residence in Torrent, Valencia, where white rendered volumes, deep reveals and a calm poolside elevation reinterpret Mediterranean architecture through a prefabricated timber system.

If a white façade and crisp modern lines immediately bring Mediterranean shores to mind, this project explains why. Rooted in the visual language of the Valencia region, the residence combines a refined contemporary form with a layered high-performance timber envelope, proving that ERGIO can turn a straightforward brief into a highly resolved residential outcome.

SpainTimber Frame172 m²Approx. 22 m³ timberCompleted

Exterior wall studs45 × 150 mm

InsulationMineral glass wool λ = 0.035 W/mK

Envelope layers2 × 12 mm OSB + vapour control + 50 mm polystyrene

Distinctive featuresWhite rendered Mediterranean façade + poolside elevation

Project overview

A Mediterranean residential image delivered through a precise prefabricated timber build-up.

The Torrent residence shows how a project can look unmistakably Mediterranean on the outside while relying on a rational, layered timber wall solution behind the façade.

Located in Torrent, near Valencia, the project is a 172 m² residence that incorporates approximately 22 cubic metres of wood. The architecture draws on a long Mediterranean tradition of white façades, but interprets that language with a contemporary massing composition, deep window recesses, a protected entrance and a generous rear elevation opening toward the pool and outdoor living area.

Project scope

Detailed execution requirements, approvals and contractual responsibilities remain governed by the approved project documentation.

Completed poolside view of the Torrent Mediterranean Residence in Valencia

Front façade view of the completed Torrent Mediterranean Residence

Completed Mediterranean residenceA white rendered timber-frame house in Valencia where minimalist volumes, recessed openings and a poolside elevation create a clear regional character

Technical highlights

A layered external wall concept developed for thermal control, façade clarity and durable finishing.

The Torrent residence highlights how a clean architectural concept becomes buildable when structure, insulation, boards, membranes and finishing layers are coordinated as one envelope strategy.

Exterior wall structure

45 × 150 mm timber framing forms the main external wall skeleton

The external walls are based on a 150 × 45 mm framing structure, creating the primary timber load-bearing grid and defining the cavity depth required for the project’s insulation and sheathing layers.

Primary thermal layer

Mineral glass wool with λ = 0.035 W/mK is integrated into the wall build-up

The external wall build-up includes mineral glass wool insulation with a thermal conductivity of 0.035 W/mK, supporting the project’s thermal efficiency targets while fitting naturally within the timber-frame logic.

Board and vapour-control sequence

12 mm OSB, vapour control membrane and a second 12 mm OSB layer create a structured envelope core

The wall composition includes 12 mm OSB boards, a vapour-control membrane and a second 12 mm OSB layer, helping define a robust and controlled envelope core.

Interior and exterior completion layers

12.5 mm plasterboard inside and 50 mm polystyrene plus acrylic decorative plaster outside

On the interior side, the wall build-up is completed with 12.5 mm plasterboard. Externally, 50 mm polystyrene and acrylic decorative plaster shape the final white façade image associated with Mediterranean architecture.

Architectural expression

Contemporary Mediterranean character achieved through volume, colour and restraint

The finished house relies on calm white rendered surfaces, deep window recesses, dark joinery accents and a pool-facing rear façade to deliver a refined residential result that feels both local and contemporary.

Design value

Why this residence is relevant.

The project is a strong residential reference because it shows how timber construction can remain technically rigorous while fully aligning with a widely understood Mediterranean architectural identity.

Mediterranean identity

The house uses white façades and strongly framed openings to connect immediately with the visual culture of Valencia and the broader Mediterranean context.

Hidden timber performance

Behind the finished rendered exterior sits a layered prefabricated timber wall concept that integrates insulation, sheathing, vapour control and finishing logic in a coordinated sequence.

Clean contemporary form

The residence proves that timber frame can support crisp minimal volumes, restrained detailing and large glazed openings without sacrificing warmth or character.

Completed outcome

Because the project is shown both during construction and after completion, it works especially well as a case study of how technical layers are translated into a refined final architectural result.

Entrance-side view of the Torrent residence during final exterior completion

Completed front façade of the Torrent Mediterranean Residence

Rear elevation of the Torrent residence during exterior works

Side façade of the Torrent residence during finishing works

Completed poolside perspective of the Torrent Mediterranean Residence

Project logic

How Mediterranean character and timber precision come together in one residential project.

Like many ERGIO projects, the visual simplicity of the finished house is supported by a more detailed technical logic behind the scenes.

Architectural direction

The project begins from a clear regional brief: a contemporary house whose white façade and composed openings feel native to the Mediterranean setting of Valencia.

Timber envelope definition

The 45 × 150 mm external framing and the chosen insulation, board and membrane layers are coordinated into a rational prefabricated wall build-up.

Finish integration

The addition of 50 mm polystyrene and acrylic decorative plaster allows the technical timber wall to receive the crisp white finish central to the project’s final identity.

From construction to completion

The available imagery shows the project both in progress and completed, revealing how a relatively restrained set of materials can evolve into a polished and highly resolved home.

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