Casa Boratuna | Bouman

The inspiration behind Casa Boratuna comes from an honest respect for catalan vernacular architecture, especially the traditional masia—the rural farmhouse typical of the region. Our main goal was to create a building that feels like it has always been part of the landscape, blending naturally with its surroundings, while still offering the comfort and functionality needed for modern life.

Single-family detached house in the Vall del Llémena, Gironès

The house is located on a plot organized into a series of existing cross terraces, oriented towards the spectacular views of the valley. This layout allows the outdoor program to be efficiently placed on the land. The widest terrace accommodates the house, while the others are designated for various uses such as the orchard, pool, terrace, or access and car park.

The house was designed to integrate so naturally with its surroundings that it almost feels as though it has always been part of the landscape. This was achieved by carefully considering the building's form, materials, and placement.

Rather than trying to make a bold architectural statement, the design embraces a quiet, understated presence. The use of local stone and wooden gabled roofs, ensures the house feels connected to the region's history, resembling the masia style that has long characterized the area. These materials and forms help the house feel timeless, as if it has evolved with the land over many years, rather than being a recent construction. 

This focus on anonymity means that Casa Boratuna doesn’t stand out or demand attention. Instead, it coexists with the environment, quietly becoming part of the landscape.

The interior layout is designed as a compact, square floor plan, with a central and transverse space functioning as the foyer, kitchen, living room, and dining room. The bedrooms, a bathroom, and the laundry room are organized along the sides of the space, with one bedroom in each corner.

The house is highly insulated and uses a heating and hot water production system through aerothermal energy, approaching passive house standards and achieving very low energy consumption. The compact shape of the volume maximizes the building’s energy efficiency.

Credits
Architecture Firm: Bouman Arquitectura
Lead Architects: Victor Bouman

Photography Credits: Pol Viladoms and Anna Queralt
Photographer’s Website / IG / FB: www.polviladoms.com / @polviladoms // www.annaqueraltphoto.com / @anna.queralt

Construction: Marc i Jou SL
Quantity surveyor: Roger Soler RSC Arquitectura
Structural architect: Manuel Martín Vertedor
Windows: ELKE Windows
Wooden roof structure: Fustech SL
Lighting: Isern Il·luminació