“Eko represents all that reverberates, that which will soon be heard.”

In the heart of the Mediterranean, the island of Tabarca in Alicante emerges as a fragment of history and nature in perfect equilibrium. Small yet brimming with identity, it is a place where Mediterranean vegetation intertwines with a heritage that narrates centuries of human encounters. Among these pre-existing elements, the “Torre de San José” stands out—an ancient bastion of defense that has endured the passage of time, symbolizing refuge and protection. Beyond preserving the memory of the past, it also serves as a structural axis of the landscape, connecting the island from north to south.
Inspired by its protective character and intimate relationship with the island, the project unfolds as a series of pavilions, the Ekos, which are structured around a base of pathways known as "paths of desire" that link the island's existing trails with key sites around the Torre de San José. These new pavilions reinterpret the morphological structure of the tower as an element that dominates the territory from an environmental perspective, blending with the landscape in a hybridized form.
Each Eko is formed from a fixed core as the base structure that organizes the complex, surrounded by a lightweight metal lattice envelope that unfurls over the core. The habitable modules are designed as flexible capsules that respond to varying needs for privacy and functionality. Here, the concept of home transcends walls, evolving into a fluid space that integrates seamlessly with the natural surroundings. It invites contemplation on how to live, how to interact with the place, and how to make dwelling a continuous celebration of dialogue with the environment.
The metal skins extend beyond the Ekos, flowing outward and merging with the island's landscape. This tubular framework forms a second elevated floor that hovers above the existing vegetation, creating a continuous pathway that connects the pavilions while providing new ways of inhabiting the space. From these extensions, benches and rest areas emerge, inviting reflection, while delicate pergolas offer shade and shelter.

The Ekos are not static structures; they are living organisms that evolve over time, resonating with Tabarca's ever-changing landscape. They return to the island a renewed way of inhabiting both its memory and its future, harmonizing architecture and nature in a timeless expression of coexistence.