Guinovart Florensa Residence / Cadaval & Solà-Morales
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Architects: Cadaval & Solà-Morales
Location: Canejan, Vall d’Aran, Spain
Collaborators: Mariona Viladot, Alex Molla, Pernilla Johansson
Proyect Year: 2004 – 2010
Proyect Area: 350 sqm
Promotor: Biollar TGN, sl
Constructor: Ballarín Gabás Guillén SL
Structures: Carles Gelpí Arquitecte
Photos: Santiago Garcés
The project seeks to recuperate the construction values of an old existing vernacular house which was made out of dry stone, a traditional technique of the area of great tectonic value. However the distinctive attributes inherent to this construction technique (compactness, massiveness, minimum openings, obscure interiors, weight) deny the extraordinary environment where it is located: on top of a mountain, with views to 2 different valleys that are faced by the two only façades of the house.
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The project elaborates on a series of interior horizontal partitions that are supported by two vertical containers that behave both as structural elements and as divisions of the continuous spaces. Those vertical elements generate vertical continuity within the overall house, and even allow to eventually transform it into two independent homes. But more than any other thing the project places on top of the last slab a vast continuous roof made out of two planes that in their intersection generate a long sore that enables the view of the summit of the mountain from the interior; the roof doesn’t rest directly on top of the stone wall, so a second continuous longitudinal sore is created, permitting incredible views to the valley. The definition of the section of the roof is the definition of the character of the main space of the house.
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By preserving the original structure and doing a minimal yet contrasted intervention, the idea is to generate new and contemporary spaces for living, respecting the historic envelope. On the basement of the house, and responding to a structural weakness of a section of the existing wall, a big opening is shaped within the dry stone wall. Such opening permits amazing views and interior natural lighting to a second living and dining room; the rest of spaces accommodated within the old enclosure have a remnant sense of the old construction, although they are distributed according to new ways of living, in a more contemporary reading of architecture.
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Fraiche elegance …
Ce qu’il faut de singularité, dans le cadre d’un jeu tendu de l’archétype…chapeau! vraiment.
Une véritable direction de travail pour chacun.
Clap, clap, clap. Cadaval & Solá Morales are doing a very good work, looking forward for their X House currently under construction.
salutes the architects!Design & materials used really blends with the nature!
Lovely! I think one could really feel at home here…
What an incredible site. i wish more thought went into the entry sequence, which is dumb but typical nowadays, and wonder if the lower level could have been treated differently than the upper level, ie, not whitewhitewhite. With the views and open ceiling of the upper level, it makes sense to be white; the lower level might have been nice if darker.
Interesting modern adaption to an old vernacular house made of dry stone. Blends well in to it's charming context http://bit.ly/d6QLa0
what a comfertable house and I love the weather too. I would like to live there nice job.!! =D
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A superb home for rides into the mountains. http://bit.ly/dyDhsR Now, time to rob a bank.
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I am loving this reno of a stone #house in Spain: http://ow.ly/23aXq The cool modern #design and beautiful views look spectacular!
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6:55 PM Jun 26th
Great example of integrating old & new elements to a dwelling in the context of surrounding built form & topography.
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RT @arconserve Interesting mod adaption to old vernacular house made of dry stone. Blends well in it's charming context http://bit.ly/d6QLa0
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