Rustic stone farmhouse with modern elements, featuring a large window and concrete extension, surrounded by lawn and trees.

A rustic stone farmhouse with a modern concrete extension and a large window, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

Story

Revitalizing Tradition with Contemporary Dialogue HOUSE 2302 is a thoughtful rehabilitation of a farmhouse located in the picturesque region of Baix Empordà, Spain. Designed by Nordest arquitectura, the project embodies a harmonious blend of respect for tradition and a modern architectural outlook. The design engages in a dialogue with its surroundings, featuring open interiors that are bathed in natural light and enriched with materiality. The architectural strategy pivots on two pivotal interventions. The central space, once fragmented by a staircase, has been transformed into a semi-exterior core that seamlessly connects the entrance with the southern garden. Here, interior walls are reimagined as facades, while the staircase, with its robust concrete railings, delineates routes, levels, and a protected studio on the upper floor. This space becomes an almost exterior environment where light, vegetation, and materials converse. The kitchen's side porch is a composition of solid and glazed strips, housing a dining area and barbecue with a visual link to the garden. The side bays, characterized by soft tones and natural carpentry, offer tranquility, while the central core, defined by stone, concrete, and wood, imparts a distinct character. The glazed southern facade skillfully merges interior and exterior spaces, preserving the farmhouse's essence.

Design Highlights

Central semi-exterior core connecting entrance and garden Interior walls functioning as facades Concrete-railed staircase defining spatial routes Side porch with solid and glazed strips Glazed south facade merging interior and exterior

Key Facts

Key Aspect Detail
Location Serra de Darò, Baix Empordà, Spain
Architect Nordest arquitectura
Materials Stone, concrete, wood
Features Semi-exterior core, glazed facade

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • Wall Finish: Stone walls with natural wood carpentry and concrete elements.
  • Floor Finish: Concrete flooring in interior spaces.

Materials

  • Stone — Used for exterior walls and some interior walls.
  • Concrete — Used for staircases and some interior elements.
  • Wood — Used for carpentry and ceiling beams.
  • Glass — Used for large windows and the glazed south facade.

Construction / Systems

  • Facade System: Combination of stone and glazed elements to merge interior and exterior spaces.
  • Structural System: Concrete elements used in staircases and structural supports.

Products

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Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: soft tones, natural wood, stone gray
  • Lighting: Natural light emphasized through large windows and glazed facades.

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