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MARTIN PALO ALTO<br />
PINSAPOS<br />
PENTHOUSES
Palo Alto - OVERVIEW<br />
PINSAPOS PENTHOUSES<br />
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INDEX<br />
WELCOME<br />
TO NATURALLY<br />
MODERN<br />
A<br />
B<br />
C<br />
D<br />
LIVING<br />
OVERVIEW<br />
1. BRIEF....................................... 10<br />
LOCATION<br />
1.A LOCATION<br />
AND SURROUNDINGS............ 14<br />
1.B SITUATION WITHIN<br />
THE BUILDING.......................... 18<br />
2. LANDSCAPE AND<br />
SURROUNDINGS.................... 21<br />
LAYOUT,<br />
APPEARANCE<br />
AND FINISH<br />
1. EXTERNAL<br />
APPEARANCE AND<br />
FINISHES.................................. 23<br />
2. ARCHITECTURE.................... 26<br />
3.A INTERIOR DESIGN............. 31<br />
3.B FACILITIES/BRANDS<br />
USED.......................................... 36<br />
SAFETY,<br />
SECURITY,<br />
SUSTAINABILITY<br />
AND INNOVATION<br />
1. SAFETY, SECURITY,<br />
ACCESSIBILITY AND<br />
WELLBEING.............................. 44<br />
2. SUSTAINABILITY................... 46<br />
3. INNOVATION........................ 48
Palo Alto - OVERVIEW<br />
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OVER<br />
VIEW<br />
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PALO ALTO<br />
The Palo Alto project was born in 2016 with the aspiration to create the best lifestyle destination on the Costa del Sol and in Southern Europe.<br />
Supported by Round Hill Capital, the community is conceived following the principle of “Naturally Modern Living”, merging a modern, active,<br />
multicultural and Mediterranean lifestyle with the authenticity and simplicity of a natural environment and a unique design.<br />
COMMUNITY<br />
The community is founded on four cornerstones that symbolise its values and those of its owners:<br />
Palo Alto offers residents the chance to experience living in<br />
Marbella, considered one of the best tourist destinations in Europe<br />
for its climate, culture, gastronomy and leisure. The owners of Palo<br />
Alto are looking for a home that offers a different lifestyle where<br />
luxury is combined with simplicity, leisure with work, and relaxation<br />
with socialising.<br />
The community is designed to welcome those looking for a<br />
lifestyle destination where they can enjoy every moment of life with<br />
the people around them. Investors will also find a secure business<br />
in Palo Alto that will allow them to enhance the value of their<br />
portfolios thanks to its attractive community and excellent location.<br />
Family<br />
The family sense of community<br />
and belonging. Palo Alto is an<br />
international and cosmopolitan<br />
meeting point for like-minded<br />
people who have similar<br />
affinities, a consolidated and<br />
unique community.<br />
Lifestyle destination<br />
Palo Alto is a luxury lifestyle<br />
destination, we call it “Naturally<br />
Modern Living”. Palo Alto offers<br />
a series of unique amenities and<br />
services that meet all the needs<br />
of our community and clearly<br />
define this Palo Alto lifestyle.<br />
Bespoke homes<br />
Palo Alto offers its owners the<br />
opportunity to completely<br />
customise the homes to their<br />
needs and requirements.<br />
Sustainability<br />
Respect for nature and<br />
sustainability are at the core of<br />
Palo Alto.<br />
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<strong>Pinsapos</strong> 221 is the most exclusive and unique Sky<br />
Villa in Palo Alto, the leading community and lifestyle<br />
destination on the Costa del Sol, one of the most<br />
beautiful regions of southern Spain.<br />
1. BRIEF<br />
The property crowns the <strong>Pinsapos</strong> development, which houses the most highly<br />
valued luxury homes in the community and is south-facing with a 300-degree view<br />
over the Mediterranean Sea.<br />
With its double height, this penthouse offers different spaces that suit a very<br />
exclusive lifestyle. It is accessed directly from the garage through a private lift that<br />
leads to the front door, where a hall separates the private area from the communal<br />
areas. Thus, the three bedrooms are kept to one side and offer a personal space<br />
with an en-suite bathroom and walk in wardrobe that allows owners to enjoy the<br />
restfulness and tranquillity of being at home with maximum privacy. The communal<br />
areas are dominated by the open-plan design including the living room, dining<br />
room area and open kitchen, a space to enjoy the best views of the Mediterranean<br />
Sea while cooking or relaxing on the sofa.<br />
By opening the completely frameless large windows, the interior<br />
space merges with a terrace of over 200 m2 that surrounds the entire<br />
second floor. This creates a unique environment that combines<br />
the indoor and outdoor spaces for you to enjoy the unparalleled<br />
Mediterranean temperatures and light.<br />
The second floor of this Sky Villa is completely exterior, allowing<br />
you to enjoy a refreshing swim in the infinity pool with uninterrupted<br />
views of Gibraltar and the African mountains or cook for the whole<br />
family in the outdoor kitchen.<br />
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B<br />
LO<br />
CATI<br />
ON<br />
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NORWAY<br />
4 h 15 m<br />
1.A LOCATION<br />
AND SURROUNDINGS<br />
UK<br />
2 UK h 55 m<br />
NETHERLANDS<br />
3 h<br />
POLAND<br />
3 h 55 m<br />
Palo Alto is in the heart of the Costa<br />
del Sol, in Marbella, one of the most<br />
attractive regions of Spain thanks to<br />
its climate, since owners can enjoy 325<br />
days of sunshine a year.<br />
BELGIUM<br />
2 h 50 m<br />
FRANCE<br />
2 h 30 m<br />
GERMANY<br />
3 h 40 m<br />
Palo Alto is surrounded by the incomparable natural landscape<br />
of the Sierra de las Nieves National Park, one of the 16 protected<br />
National Parks in Spain.<br />
MALAGA<br />
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1.A LOCATION<br />
AND SURROUNDINGS<br />
Belonging to the small municipality of Ojén, Palo Alto is located just 20 minutes from the<br />
international airport of Málaga and a few kilometres from the cosmopolitan and welcoming<br />
city of Marbella, a leading international destination on the Costa del Sol.<br />
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1.B SITUATION WITHIN<br />
THE BUILDING<br />
The home is located on the top floor of the<br />
best located block in <strong>Pinsapos</strong>, Palo Alto’s<br />
most exclusive community.<br />
Placed on the central plateau of the project, its situation and elevation offer an<br />
unparalleled and uninterrupted view of the Mediterranean Sea and the Strait of<br />
Gibraltar. The small number of apartments available at <strong>Pinsapos</strong> and its independence<br />
from other developments within Palo Alto ensure maximum tranquillity and privacy.<br />
However, owners have easy access to all of Palo Alto’s services, which are just a<br />
5-minute walk from <strong>Pinsapos</strong>.<br />
<strong>Pinsapos</strong> 221 offers a total of 224 m2 of interior<br />
space and 232 m2 of outdoor terrace on its<br />
main floor, which adds up to a total of 456 m2 of<br />
constructed area. This is completed with an upper<br />
terrace of 193 m2 that includes a solarium area,<br />
swimming pool and equipment for the installation<br />
of an outdoor kitchen.<br />
This Sky Villa is fully integrated with the building<br />
and the Palo Alto community, maintaining the<br />
Mediterranean style following straight and simple<br />
lines, light colours, and natural materials. The<br />
exterior elements, railings, pergolas, and decks have<br />
a functional format in harmony with the building’s<br />
architecture.<br />
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<strong>Pinsapos</strong> 221 offers direct<br />
views of the Mediterranean<br />
Sea and the Strait of Gibraltar.<br />
2. LANDSCAPE AND<br />
SURROUNDINGS<br />
All rooms have large windows and openings to the outside and are south-facing,<br />
providing excellent views of the sea and the city of Marbella, the popular Playa del<br />
Cable and the fishing ports and marinas.<br />
The mountains of the Sierra de las Nieves National Park, an unspoiled and<br />
protected natural area that is permanently surrounded by native fauna and flora,<br />
extend around the house. During the winter months, the scarce sea mist allows a<br />
clear view of the Rock of Gibraltar, as well as the African mountains closer to the<br />
Strait, an unforgettable image for owners and visitors.<br />
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LAYOUT,<br />
APPEARANCE<br />
AND FINISH<br />
1. EXTERNAL<br />
APPEARANCE AND<br />
FINISHES<br />
The apartment’s exterior design<br />
follows the simple, functional<br />
and modern lines featured in all<br />
Palo Alto buildings.<br />
The Mediterranean style is represented in the white and<br />
natural colours of the construction, which combines different<br />
materials and textures in the spacious outdoor areas.<br />
The apartment’s exterior has been designed to be in complete<br />
harmony with the home interiors, maintaining the continuity<br />
of lines and shades to ensure greater rational appeal. All this is<br />
integrated into the environment of the <strong>Pinsapos</strong> community,<br />
which includes in the same building a private gym, spa and<br />
wellness area with hammam and sauna exclusively for the<br />
owners. Owners can also enjoy the gardens surrounding the<br />
building, where native vegetation grows, and an outdoor<br />
swimming pool area with a solarium and rest areas.<br />
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1. EXTERNAL<br />
APPEARANCE AND FINISHES<br />
The façade consists of:<br />
Exterior walls<br />
A high-quality sprayed mortar render, with a thin,<br />
wate-repellent white coating. To achieve optimal<br />
climatic comfort in all the living areas, double external<br />
walls have been installed.<br />
Façade tiling<br />
Strategic parts of the façade have been tiled<br />
with 45x60cm ceramic tiles prepared for outdoor<br />
use. The product represents the partially<br />
imperfect reverse side of the travertine slabs,<br />
with less obvious and almost blurred surface<br />
graphics. The style follows the “raw” trend: the<br />
charm of the irregular surface is interpreted with<br />
Wooden pergolas<br />
Treated spruce exterior laminated wood beams<br />
which emphasises the importance of the use of<br />
noble and natural materials in this community.<br />
Windows<br />
The windows are designed to take full advantage<br />
of natural light and outdoor views. The windows<br />
facing the terrace are floor-to-ceiling windows, with<br />
the lower edge of the frame elegantly integrated<br />
into the floor.<br />
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A<br />
A<br />
H35<br />
H22<br />
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2. ARCHITECTURE<br />
PINSAPOS<br />
LOW<br />
PRODUCT<br />
LAYOUT<br />
FLOOR PLAN / INDOOR<br />
LOW<br />
B<br />
A<br />
H.72<br />
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B<br />
B<br />
A<br />
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PINSAPOS<br />
PRODUCT<br />
LAYOUT<br />
FLOOR PLAN /<br />
OUTDOOR AREA 3<br />
H.67<br />
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3.A INTERIOR DESIGN<br />
The interior of the apartment has been<br />
designed by the prestigious Minotti Marbella,<br />
creating a unique and uniform style for the<br />
apartment’s different rooms.<br />
The overall concept consists of different spaces, corresponding to rooms or<br />
zones inside and outside the apartment, connected to each other through the<br />
colorimetry, shapes and textures of the different furniture and accessories.<br />
Warm and welcoming spaces have been established in the communal areas,<br />
starting with a living room with sofas and low tables combining straight and<br />
curved lines, complemented by tall lamps and dynamic decorative elements.<br />
Light colours and textile, wooden and metallic textures combine with the earth<br />
tone of the walls to provide a uniform look. This colour scheme extends to the<br />
dining room area, presided by a large marble table and shell chairs, which are<br />
also found at the kitchen’s breakfast bar.<br />
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The lighting choice throughout the house is one of the highlights, absorbing the<br />
prominence of each of the rooms and providing a nuance of colour and warmth. Each<br />
light point plays with the craftsmanship of glass, worked in different ways that project<br />
iridescent reflections in all rooms, always ensuring adequate lighting.<br />
3.A INTERIOR DESIGN<br />
To highlight the kitchen, it has been decorated in black<br />
monochrome, where the walls, furniture and appliances blend into<br />
the same tone, playing with the space through the textures and<br />
shapes on the surfaces.<br />
The bedrooms have individual but related styles, with straightlined<br />
beds with matching headboards and nightstands, as well as<br />
complementary chairs and lamps, all on light-toned carpets that<br />
contrast with the wooden floor.<br />
The extensive terraces create differentiated and individualised spaces using<br />
designer outdoor furniture. The lower terrace has a seating area with low sofas with<br />
organic shapes and a circular dining table with wicker chairs. Rounded shapes, light<br />
tones and natural textures predominate and are combined in the chillout area, which<br />
has a lounger sofa and multiple armchairs and coffee tables.<br />
The upper terrace is distinguished with straight furniture, both the sun loungers and<br />
the sitting area, which has a large sofa in stone tones that contrasts with the porcelain<br />
floor. Finally, a large round table with shell-style chairs allows you to enjoy the outdoor<br />
balcony and the apartment’s unbeatable views.<br />
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N.01 LIDO ARMCHAIR WITH BASE<br />
CM 93X99XH.85<br />
COVER: MOSAIC, COL.01 CENERE<br />
BASE: BRUSHED ASH VENEER, OPEN-PORE MOKA LACQUERED<br />
N.01 BELL AGIO COFFEE TABLE<br />
CM DIAM49XH.42<br />
TOP: POLISHED BLACK - NICKEL<br />
BASE: POLISHED BLACK - NICKEL<br />
GORDON GUILLAUMIER<br />
N.01 TWIGGY CHAISE LONGUE<br />
DX CM 150X150XH.88<br />
BASE: ALUMINIUM, BLACK COFFEE FINISH<br />
COVER: SABLÈ, COL.02 ECRU<br />
N.03 TWIGGY DEEP ARMCHAIR<br />
CM 84X110XH.88<br />
BASE: ALUMINIUM, BLACK COFFEE FINISH<br />
COVER: SABLÈ, COL.02 ECRU<br />
N.01 TWIGGY DEEP ARMCHAIR WITH ARMREST<br />
SX CM 110X110XH.88<br />
BASE: ALUMINIUM, BLACK COFFEE FINISH<br />
COVER: SABLÈ, COL.02 ECRU<br />
N.01 TWIGGY BENCH<br />
CM 84X64XH.37<br />
BASE: ALUMINIUM, BLACK COFFEE FINISH<br />
COVER: NABUK LEATHER, COL.22 COGNAC<br />
N.01 LIDO FOOTSTOOL WITH BASE<br />
CM DIAM.74XH.42<br />
COVER: MOSAIC, COL.01 CENERE<br />
BASE: BRUSHED ASH VENEER, OPEN-PORE MOKA LACQUERED<br />
GAMFRATESI<br />
N.01 NAY COFFEE TABLE<br />
CM DIAM.35XH.56<br />
CHROME FINISH<br />
RODOLFO DORDONI<br />
N.01 MINIBOX-1981 TABLE LAMP<br />
CM DIAM.10,3 XH.18,8<br />
BLACK<br />
STILNOVO<br />
N.01 LIVING TV-FURNITURE<br />
THE HORIZONTAL<br />
CM 96X32X35CM AND 2 PER 128X32X35<br />
THE VERTICAL ONES<br />
CM 32X128X46<br />
OLIVIERI MOBILI<br />
N.02 TWIGGY OPTIONAL CUSHION<br />
CM 50X50<br />
COVER: NABUK LEATHER, COL.22 COGNAC<br />
RODOLFO DORDONI<br />
N.01 CLARITY RUG<br />
CM 500X450<br />
COL. 634<br />
JAB<br />
N.01 LOUVER COFFEE TABLE<br />
CM DIAM.90XH.35<br />
TOP: GLOSSY WAVY LACQUERED, CHESTNUT COL.<br />
LEGS: ASH LICORICE<br />
RODOLFO DORDONI<br />
N.01 HALO CRYSTAL PENDANT<br />
CM Ø54, Ø80, Ø91<br />
SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS<br />
MANOOI<br />
N.01 MLN PEAK FLOOR LAMP<br />
CM DIAM.12 XH.130<br />
MINK LACQUERING<br />
NCS S 2005-Y10 R<br />
MILAN LUMINATION<br />
N.01 PILOTIS COFFEE TABLE<br />
CM DIAM. 27XH.55<br />
FINISH: STEEL MIRROR<br />
RODOLFO DORDONI<br />
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Flooring<br />
Different porcelain tile options for indoor and<br />
outdoor floors. Wooden floors in bedrooms.<br />
Supplier: Gunni & Trentino<br />
Walls<br />
Waterproof coating, permeable to water vapour,<br />
and the highest category of French environmental<br />
labelling on indoor air emissions A+ Émissions dans l’air<br />
intérieur. Supplier: MORCENSEC<br />
Windows and exterior doors<br />
Windows and exterior doors: double glazing and<br />
aluminium, with a design that integrates the rails into<br />
the floor to eliminate any frames and create floor-toceiling<br />
open spaces. They guarantee maximum security<br />
and greater energy efficiency. Materials: Schuco<br />
Faucets and accessories<br />
the three bathrooms and the kitchen, as well as<br />
the outdoor faucets, feature simple, stainless-steel<br />
designs. Supplier: Dorn Bracht<br />
Sanitary fixtures<br />
All three bathrooms feature white porcelain fixtures<br />
in all sanitary elements, including sinks, showers and<br />
bathtubs. Supplier: Duravit<br />
Kitchen and laundry room surfaces<br />
the countertops, kitchen table and other work areas<br />
have high-quality finishes that can be quickly and<br />
thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.<br />
Supplier: Silestone<br />
3.B FACILITIES /<br />
BRANDS USED<br />
Appliances<br />
Includes washing machine, dryer and refrigerator, as<br />
well as all kitchen electronics, induction cooktop, oven,<br />
microwave and exhaust fan, which is integrated into<br />
the ceiling. Supplier: Gaggenau<br />
Cabinets and wood finishes<br />
CARRÉ uses only natural wood layers with five coatings<br />
of at least 241gr/m2. FLAT lacquered white door and<br />
wardrobe model. The lacquered doors are decoratively<br />
neutral and enhance the quality of the finishes and<br />
the standard superior height provides elegance and a<br />
great appearance. Carré wardrobes are functional and<br />
aesthetic storage solutions. Supplier: Carré<br />
Lifts and garage entrances<br />
Direct private access to the apartment through a lift<br />
with the highest security standards and a customised<br />
design for Palo Alto. The access to the garage is<br />
controlled through a mobile app that guarantees<br />
maximum security. Supplier: Thyssenkrupp<br />
Security<br />
video surveillance cameras and image recording<br />
are installed in communal areas for greater security<br />
control, including an IP-based video storage<br />
device. To capture moving images, the perimeter<br />
sensor combines infrared and microwave detection<br />
technologies. Providers: Securitas, Jaboltron, Hikvision<br />
Home automation services<br />
the home automation design studio Illusion<br />
has designed and prepared the home for the<br />
implementation of various home automation<br />
technologies and solutions. Homeowners can<br />
customise their smart home with premium products<br />
that ensure fast connectivity, durability and efficiency.<br />
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Providers:<br />
Lutron - Lighting control<br />
Sonos - Living room and master bedroom speakers<br />
Sonance - Sound system for living room and master bedroom<br />
Bowers&Wilkins - Outdoor speakers<br />
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AFETY,<br />
ECURITY,<br />
USTAINABILITY<br />
ND INNOVATION<br />
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Gate House<br />
24/7 security<br />
Exterior Building<br />
gates<br />
1. SAFETY SECURITY,<br />
ACCESSIBILITY AND WELLBEING<br />
Apartment´s<br />
Securiy alarm<br />
system<br />
Palo Alto has a permanent security service that controls access from the<br />
Gate House, in addition to supervising activities within the community 24/7.<br />
Both the communities and the amenities also have burglar alarm systems, an<br />
internal security camera circuit, and smoke detectors, as well as indications for<br />
emergency evacuations. To guarantee the owners’ wellbeing, acoustic barriers<br />
have also been installed to isolate the community from the noise from the<br />
access roads.<br />
All accesses are adapted to accessibility regulations for people with reduced<br />
mobility by means of ramps, lifts and elevators. The outdoor areas also<br />
have pavements adapted to facilitate mobility and movement around the<br />
community, and the landscaped areas offer delimited paths designed for<br />
functional diversity.<br />
<strong>Pinsapos</strong> 221’s full list of security<br />
measures includes:<br />
1. Smoke detectors, fire alarms, fire blankets and fire extinguishers covering all communal<br />
areas and residence kitchen-living areas<br />
2. MEP and Fire-fighting Equipment areas located in the basement<br />
3. Staircases for safe evacuation in each building<br />
4. Vehicle entrance gates and building entrances<br />
5. Entry phone with camera for vehicle entrance gate and building main entrance<br />
6. Covered Secure Residents Parking for each apartment, and Accessible Disabled Parking<br />
7. Keypad access to building main entrance and resident vehicle gates<br />
8. Security apartment entrance door<br />
9. Emergency lighting in all communal areas<br />
10. 24-hour security guards and 24-hour monitoring<br />
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Lighting<br />
The entire community has LED lighting sources with<br />
low energy consumption and high luminous efficacy,<br />
obtaining high-quality lighting both inside the homes<br />
and in the indoor and outdoor communal areas.<br />
The lighting strategies employed avoid generating<br />
light pollution, and the buildings are designed with<br />
large window openings that allow for optimal natural<br />
lighting and views of the sky.<br />
Climate Control<br />
Palo Alto’s homes and community buildings are equipped<br />
with aerothermal and underfloor heating systems, as well as<br />
individualised mechanical ventilation systems to regulate the<br />
temperature in different rooms, thus ensuring greater energy<br />
efficiency. The fan coil cooling system has an outdoor unit located<br />
on the roof of the building and a compact indoor unit/tank<br />
where the air conditioning water is stored. In addition, envelope<br />
solutions have been applied to the exterior walls to reduce the<br />
dwelling’s energy demand, as well as energy losses.<br />
Water<br />
All the building’s sanitary installations are designed<br />
to minimise potable water consumption, and energy<br />
and water efficient appliances have been installed<br />
in all the dwellings. An ecologist has been hired<br />
for the outdoor areas and has carried out several<br />
environmental reports that have defined measures for<br />
rational water use by planting several native species.<br />
2. SUSTAINABILITY<br />
Sustainability is one of the four pillars on which<br />
Palo Alto is based, applying the latest trends and<br />
formulas to achieve not only a more responsible<br />
construction process, but also housing and services<br />
with a reduced impact on the environment. Some<br />
of the communities are already BREEAM certified,<br />
while others are in the process of evaluation, where<br />
the following measures are considered:<br />
Recycling<br />
Selective waste collection is offered, with distinct<br />
containers assigned to each community. Information<br />
on recycling options for large materials or products<br />
is also provided, and a composting area has been<br />
designed for pruning waste from the gardens.<br />
Conservation<br />
Palo Alto’s construction process has been based on<br />
environmentally responsible methodologies, with the aim of<br />
preserving and conserving the surroundings, reducing the<br />
impact on the environment as much as possible and managing<br />
more than 80% of the waste generated at the construction site.<br />
Environmentally certified materials have been used to determine<br />
the impact associated with their use. The characteristics of the<br />
terrain, orography and climatic conditions have also been taken<br />
into account to guarantee the conservation of the buildings.<br />
In addition, all natural environments have been nurtured with<br />
native vegetation in order to guarantee their adaptation and<br />
minimise the impact on the ecosystems as much as possible.<br />
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3. INNOVATION<br />
The apartment has been designed and<br />
built following the latest innovations in<br />
architecture, construction, and equipment.<br />
The apartment has been designed and built following the latest innovations in<br />
architecture, construction, and equipment. The materials used have been evaluated to<br />
ensure maximum sustainability and the facilities have an A+ energy certification for greater<br />
efficiency. The cladding and finishes also guarantee both climate and sound insulation of the<br />
buildings using innovative double walls with an interior cavity. The water drainage system,<br />
which is invisible thanks to channels hidden under the floating floors that lead rainwater to<br />
the core of the building, where it is collected and discharged, is also noteworthy.<br />
The Palo Alto homes are equipped with home automation technology that allows you<br />
to automate different functions such as heating, cooling, and lighting, so that owners can<br />
control and monitor the state of their home at any time and from anywhere, respond to any<br />
possible unforeseen events and improve energy efficiency.<br />
All this has led the <strong>Pinsapos</strong> community to obtain the BREEAM certificate, an independent<br />
international institution that evaluates the sustainability of buildings based on the materials<br />
used, the techniques employed, insulation and consumption.<br />
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Palo Alto - OVERVIEW<br />
Palo Alto - OVERVIEW<br />
Palo Alto Marbella<br />
Arrabal Au. 6, 2V<br />
Carretera Marbella-Ojén A-335 km 4<br />
29610 Ojén, Málaga Spain<br />
Tel: (+34) 900 102 322<br />
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