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Wood-Based Woodland Retreats

The Four Seasons House is Designed in Response to Flowers and Bark

— February 1, 2014 — Art & Design
Local Spanish architects Josemaria de Churtichaga and Cayetana de la Quadra-Salcedo designed the Four Seasons House. The dwelling was designed as a rural retreat and features wooden facades with a terrace and a chimney.

The house is located in the Northern region of Madrid on top of a sloped meadow that overlooks the woodlands below. "After 12 years of contemplation, we decided to build a tiny house there, a refuge, a piece of landscape as a frame, a small inhabited threshold with two views, east and west," says Churtichaga and Quadra-Salcedo.

The entire structure is designed around a yellow tone, which leaves the house with the ability to immerse itself into the surroundings and the changing seasons. The two-storey home is a human rendition of the meadows and streams.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Wood-based Architecture - Opportunity to design affordable and eco-friendly homes made of wood as an alternative to traditional brick and mortar construction.
2. Rural Retreats - There is an opportunity to cater to the growing demand for holidays spent in nature by designing woodland retreats.
3. Nature-inspired Design - There is a trend towards incorporating natural elements into architectural design to create structures that blend seamlessly with surrounding environments.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can explore the use of wood for construction as well as create sustainable designs that blend seamlessly with the natural environment.
2. Tourism - Tourism companies can tap into the growing demand for retreats in nature by developing more of such accommodations.
3. Woodworking - Woodworking companies can focus on developing eco-friendly wood materials that could be used in creating sustainable and affordable housing.
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