Designed as a celebration of detail, sophistication and timelessness, Villa Sotogrande was conceived so that each space has its own identity while remaining connected to the home’s overall architectural language. Spanning around 1,500 square metres, the property combines large-scale design with carefully selected materials and bespoke finishes throughout.

Outside, the villa is defined by its striking material palette. Fully clad in Tundra Grey marble from Turkey, the house takes on a sculptural and contemporary appearance, giving the exterior a strong yet elegant presence.

Outdoor areas

The redesign also focused heavily on the outdoor areas, giving the villa a more private resort feel. The swimming pool was updated with cleaner shapes, natural stone details and large steps leading to a circular lounge area at the centre of the space. Curved lines and raised garden areas soften the overall look and create a more relaxed atmosphere outside.

At the entrance, a large vertical statement piece was added to highlight the house’s scale from the moment you arrive. Inside, double-height ceilings and oversized lighting features emphasise the openness and scale of the interiors without losing the home’s warm feel.

Central spaces

The living room is one of the house’s central spaces, visually connected to the upper floor through a custom-made vertical cabinet that extends from the ground floor to the upper gallery level. The main staircase, finished in Portoro Gold marble, walnut wood and handcrafted brass details, becomes a sculptural centrepiece within the home.

Private areas were designed as calm and elegant retreats, with walnut wood taking a leading role throughout the bedrooms and dressing areas. Each suite features bespoke furniture, lighting and carefully selected finishes.

Rare natural stones

The bathrooms incorporate rare natural stones, including Taj Mahal marble from Brazil, Cappuccino marble and several Turkish travertines. One of the standout spaces is the upstairs guest bathroom, finished in Brazilian Mont Blanc marble with textured details designed to create contrasts of light and shadow.

Ceilings throughout the villa were designed with different heights and layered details to add depth and rhythm to the interiors, while illuminated mouldings, plasterwork and mirrored surfaces enhance the sense of light and space.

Lower floor

On the lower floor, the villa includes several leisure and wellness areas, including a lounge, games room, gym, sauna and Turkish bath, all maintaining the same material palette and visual coherence seen across the house. The garage was conceived as a private automotive showroom, with dark tones and carefully planned lighting that highlight each vehicle, almost as a collector’s piece.

Art, sculpture and decorative pieces were integrated throughout the residence to complement the architecture and reinforce the home’s exclusive character.

Living experience

More than a house, the project was designed as a complete living experience — balancing architecture, art, comfort and craftsmanship in a home created for long-term living.

According to Portuguese architect Ricardo Azevedo, the idea was to design a house meant to be lived in over time, shaped by daily routines, memories and the quiet evolution that gradually transforms a space into a home.