Refuge in the Countryside / Juan Herreros Arquitectos

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Arta, Spain
  • Architects: Juan Herreros Arquitectos
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  130
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2007

Text description provided by the architects. The project converts an existing vernacular structure that formerly served as a refuge for shepherds into a small residence for occasional use. The approach consisted of replicating the original volume symmetrically to conserve the original conditions and technical function of an apparently innocent construction that was designed intelligently where its orientation, ventilation and water collection facilities, etc. were concerned.

Refuge in the Countryside / Juan Herreros Arquitectos - Windows

A dry-constructed outer wall stimulates an open and voluntary dialogue with the different aspects of the local climate. Seeing, lighting, ventilating or heating are various operations associated with two independent systems of openings and shutters that imbue the northern and southern faces with an ambiguous and enigmatic look. The interior reproduces the original and primitive compartments (for animals, shepherds and forage) in two directions: North (kitchen, bedroom and bathroom) and South (dining room, living room and study). Each compartment contains one single major object (table, sofa, writing desk, bath, bed and cooker) which serves to define each space and its use.

Refuge in the Countryside / Juan Herreros Arquitectos - Sofa, Table

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Cite: "Refuge in the Countryside / Juan Herreros Arquitectos" 17 Jul 2008. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/3937/refuge-in-the-countryside-juan-herreros-arquitectos> ISSN 0719-8884

乡郊庇护所 / Juan Herreros Arquitectos

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