Casa Maresme

Located in Barcelona, on a plot surrounded by pine trees with views towards the sea, the house is the result of a comprehensive transformation of an existing residence. The intervention preserves its principal volumes while reorganising the interiors to create a more open relationship with the surroundings.

The living spaces occupy the ground floor, connecting with the garden, terraces and pool, while the bedrooms sit on the upper floor. Large windows bring the landscape and natural light into the interiors. Crema Marfil natural stone and oak establish a warm material palette, echoed in the tones of the outdoor spaces.

Window frames outline the outdoor dining area; pergolas extend the architectural lines into the garden; and pale surfaces catch the shadows cast by their structures. The furniture becomes part of this composition through precise profiles and a palette that brings the setting together.

The Factory, designed by Ramón Esteve for Vondom, draws inspiration from New York’s cast-iron architecture. Aluminium profiles and expanded metal mesh translate this industrial influence into outdoor furniture, pairing a clearly defined structure with soft upholstered elements.

At Casa Maresme, the collection features in the outdoor dining and lounging areas. Beneath the pergola, the table and chairs create a gathering place close to the house. Dark frames stand out against the pale paving, while the cushions introduce a softer tone that connects with the architectural finishes.

The table’s mesh adds a texture that becomes apparent on closer inspection. Its pattern contrasts with the continuous surfaces around it, giving the piece a visually light presence. The chairs echo this balance between straight lines and cushioned surfaces, bringing a coherence to the dining area that is evident in both the details and the wider views.

In the sun lounger area, the same design language accompanies a slower pace. Dark bases and pale cushions catch the bands of light filtering through the pergola. The repetition of the pieces brings order to the space and draws the eye towards the planting. Here, the furniture invites people to linger: to read, rest or watch the garden change throughout the day.

Frame stools, also designed by Ramón Esteve, complete the outdoor counter. The collection takes the frame as its elementary geometry, developing serene, timeless forms. This approach is evident in the stools, whose planes define an open volume with an essential outline.

Lined up along the counter, they give the space a rhythm of its own. Their pale finish relates to the paving and stands out against the darker surface of the counter front. The openings in each piece allow views through them, while their rectangular contours echo the columns and pergola structures.

The counter offers another way to gather outdoors, closer to the preparation of a meal or an impromptu conversation. Frame supports this use with a restrained presence. Alongside The Factory dining area, it expands the possibilities of the terrace while maintaining its visual continuity.

The pergolas define different places to spend time and connect the house with the pool area. A circular pool, set within a square, introduces a different geometry into the garden. In the wider views, the setting reads as a sequence of spaces open to the landscape, each with its own scale and way of being enjoyed.

Casa Maresme shows how furniture helps give architecture both purpose and character. The Factory and Frame bring the project’s lines into everyday moments: sitting down to a meal, talking at the counter or resting in the shade. Through both collections, Ramón Esteve carries his vision from the scale of the house to the pieces that make the outdoors a place to live.