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Story

A mountaintop retreat in Siero, Asturias The House for Rural Habits, designed by Spolia Office, is a 148 m², three-story home perched on a mountaintop in Siero, Asturias. This residence is nestled within a landscape rich with apple trees and a traditional cider llagar, reflecting the cultural heritage of Asturian cider production. The design serves as a retreat for a sommelier, transforming a previously dark and compartmentalized interior into a space flooded with daylight and expansive views of the surrounding hills. Large windows act as frames for the picturesque landscape, turning the exterior views into living artworks. The interior is characterized by an austere palette, featuring epoxy floors and rubber surfaces, juxtaposed with restored stone walls that provide a neutral backdrop for vibrant color accents. Central to the design is a glass-block volume that emits a lantern-like glow at night, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow.

Design Highlights

Large windows framing the surrounding hills as living paintings Use of epoxy floors and rubber surfaces for a modern aesthetic Restored stone walls providing a historical context Glass-block volume acting as a central light feature

Key Facts

Feature Description
Location Siero, Asturias, Spain
Size 148 m²
Architect Spolia Office
Function Residential
Year Completed 2026

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • flooring: Epoxy floors
  • wall: Restored stone walls

Materials

  • glass blocks — Central volume and interior walls
  • stone — Interior walls
  • tile — Bathroom and kitchen surfaces

Construction / Systems

  • Not specified

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: neutral tones, bold color accents
  • Lighting: Natural light through large windows and diffused daylight from glass blocks

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