Aralar Cottage | BABELStudio

Spain / 2023

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The project for this cabin was born from the renovaTon of an old 20 m2 tool shed located in a natural environment of great value, surrounded by the lush vegetaTon of Sierra de Aralar (Gipuzkoa). The owners of the hut are a young creaTve couple who live in the city of Bilbao and are keen on carpentry and other manual work, as well as being passionate about nature and hiking. In this place, they were looking for a retreat space where, in addiTon to staying overnight, they could find a place of inspiraTon and work immersed in nature. Although pracTcally none of the elements of the exisTng construcTon could be maintained, due to current regulaTons it was necessary to maintain its size and volumetry. In this way, the project proposes to enhance the simplicity of the original form, a square floor plan with a gabled roof, eliminaTng all the addiTons and enhancing the characterisTc image of a cabin in the forest. The new envelope is based on sustainable systems inspired by the building's own environment. The façade is composed of a Tmber frame with Tmber panels on the inside, intermediate thermal insulaTon, breathable waterproof sheeTng and Tmber board cladding on venTlated ba(ens on the outside. The roof is constructed with a sandwich system of insulaTon and corrugated sheet metal. In order to achieve a visual contrast with the green of the forest and to achieve greater abstracTon of forms, a black colour Tnt has been applied to the enTre envelope of the hut. The hut is divided into two halves, of equal size. The first area is a cosy sleeping area with a si^ng area and fireplace, creaTng a warm and comfortable atmosphere. This area incorporates two large windows that connect the interior space with the exterior, allowing a feeling of total contact with the surrounding nature. The other half is dedicated to a carpentry workshop, where wood collected in the forest itself is carved. This space includes a small dry bathing area. A small-scale round window and a large folding door provide light and venTlaTon. The side opening provides access to the tools and logs needed for workshop work. 


 


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El proyecto de esta cabaña nace de la reforma de una antigua caseta de aperos de 20 m² situada en un entorno natural de gran valor, rodeada por la exuberante vegetación del bosque de la Sierra de Aralar (Gipuzkoa). Aunque de la construcción existente no se pudo mantener prácticamente ningún elemento, debido a la normativa vigente se tuvo que mantener su tamaño y volumetría. De esta manera, el proyecto propone realzar la simplicidad de la forma original, planta cuadrada con cubierta a dos aguas, eliminando todos los añadidos y potenciando la imagen característica de una cabaña en el bosque. La nueva envolvente se basa en sistemas sostenibles inspirados en el propio entorno de la construcción. La fachada está compuesta por un entramado de madera con paneles del mismo material hacia el interior, aislamiento térmico intermedio, lámina impermeable respirable y revestimiento de tablas de madera sobre rastreles ventiladas hacia el exterior. La cubierta se ha construido con un sistema de sándwich de aislamiento y chapa grecada. Para lograr un contraste visual con el verde del bosque y lograr una mayor abstracción de formas, se ha aplicado un tinte de color negro a toda la envolvente de la caseta. Los propietarios, una pareja de jóvenes creativos, buscaban en este lugar un espacio de retiro donde además de poder pasar las noches pudieran encontrar un lugar de inspiración y de trabajo. De esta manera, la cabaña se divide en dos mitades, de igual tamaño. La primera zona, se destina a una acogedora estancia de dormitorio con una zona de estar y chimenea, creando un ambiente cálido y confortable. En esta zona se incorporan dos grandes ventanales que conectan el espacio interior con el exterior, permitiendo una sensación de total contacto con la naturaleza circundante. La otra mitad se dedica a un taller de carpintería, donde se talla la madera recolectada en el propio bosque. Este espacio incluye una pequeña zona de baño en seco. Una ventana redonda de menor escala y una puerta abatible de gran tamaño facilitan la entrada de luz y ventilación. La apertura lateral sirve de acceso para la herramienta y los troncos necesarios para el trabajo en taller. 


 


Photography: Erlantz Biderbost (https://biderbostphoto.com/)


Lead Architects: Andrea García Crespo, Michael Schmidt and Andrea Emmanuel Laredo 

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    The project for this cabin was born from the renovaTon of an old 20 m2 tool shed located in a natural environment of great value, surrounded by the lush vegetaTon of Sierra de Aralar (Gipuzkoa). The owners of the hut are a young creaTve couple who live in the city of Bilbao and are keen on carpentry and other manual work, as well as being passionate about nature and hiking. In this place, they were looking for a retreat space where, in addiTon to staying overnight, they could find a place of...

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    • Year 2023
    • Work finished in 2023
    • Status Completed works
    • Type Interior Design / Refuges
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