Located in Barcelona, Spain, Villa Bio is a contemporary residence that was designed by architect Enric Ruiz-Geli. The architect worked with interior designer Manel Soler Caralps and landscape designer Joan Madorell and the collaboration resulted in the creation of a beautiful structure that was completed in 2005.

The goal was to create a residence that would become a natural part of the site and that would replicate the organic lines of the surrounding landscape. The house sits on a platform made of concrete and that’s shaped like a C. To make the house better blend in, it was covered with natural vegetation. The green roof also had other advantages such as better insulation and the opportunity to create a beautiful terrace with wonderful views.

The materials used for this project mainly include stone and glass. The combination is simple and contrasting and the result is a striking design. The green roof further adds drama. Its shape and design contribute to this image as well. The whole project is unusual. The lines seem to follow organic shapes and there seems to be an overall continuous design that focuses on integrating the building into a natural environment that doesn’t really exist in that area.