Detached Single-Family Dwelling Urb. El Herrojo Alto, Marbella Housing Development

Set on the hills of Benahavís, within the El Herrojo Alto residential area, Casa Orquídea stands as a detached single-family home defined by a refined and contemporary architectural style, located 154 metres above sea level. From its privileged position, the property enjoys breathtaking panoramic views stretching from La Concha to Gibraltar.

The residence offers a total built area of 1,696 m², distributed over three levels — lower ground floor, ground floor and upper floor — and comprises 8 bedrooms and 9 + 1 bathrooms. Among its most outstanding features are the master bedroom, with more than 70 m², and a spacious garage with capacity for six vehicles.

Material selection plays a key role in defining the identity of the project. Natural stone, used on façades and walls, provides texture, warmth and a sense of solidity and permanence. Its neutral tones allow the house to blend naturally into the surrounding landscape, while also offering durability and low maintenance.

Concrete, precisely executed, enables the creation of clean volumes and cantilevered terraces that enhance the contemporary character of the design, achieving a sense of visual lightness despite the structural strength of the building.

Large, glazed surfaces take centre stage. Glass visually dissolves boundaries between interior and exterior spaces, maximising natural light and framing the panoramic views. Glass balustrades further reinforce this visual continuity without disrupting the perception of the surroundings.

The combination of stone, glass and light-coloured surfaces is balanced with soft textiles and finishes, creating serene, bright and timeless interiors where comfort and understated sophistication prevail.

Outdoors, the infinity pool, continuous paving and landscaped areas are conceived as a natural extension of the home, forming an essential part of the overall design.