Spanish studio Agore Arquitectura concerts a brick building to function as a base foundation that supports a raised timber house dubbed the House on a Brick Base located in the outskirts of Barcelona. It takes over a site that has an old tool shed and a small red-brick building. Both of these were ruins and are now brought back to life as the structure is extended throughout the sloped landscape to use the entire space.
Co-founder of Agora Arquitectura, Joan Casals Pañella speaks about the design to Dezeen, noting that "At the bottom of the site, a small building in ruins invited us to build a new home, recalling old ways of building in its place. A ramp, which allows access to the lower level of the terrain, or stairs hidden behind the openwork wall, allow for a ceremonious ascent towards the built interior. Following the stairs lets visitors discover a 100-year-old olive tree that invites them into the area in front of the main door."
Red-Brick Raised Timber Homes
Agora Arquitectura Designs the House on a Brick Base in Barcelona
Trend Themes
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Red-brick Raised Homes — The trend of integrating old ruins and structures as a base for building homes creates an opportunity for utilizing sustainable materials and reducing waste.
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Timber House Architecture — The trend of using timber to construct homes offers a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative, which can help meet the needs of affordable housing and sustainable development goals.
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Sloped Landscape Designs — The trend of designing homes on sloped landscapes can maximize the use of space and create unique, innovative structures that blend aesthetically with the natural environment.
Industry Implications
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Architecture and Design — The architecture industry can leverage the trend of building homes on brick bases, utilizing sustainable materials like timber, and designing on sloped landscapes to create unique and innovative homes.
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Real Estate Development — The real estate development industry can leverage the trend of using eco-friendly and cost-effective materials like timber to construct affordable homes that meet sustainable development goals.
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Construction and Building Materials — The construction and building materials industry can leverage the trend of using sustainable materials like timber to create new markets and increase the adoption of environmentally friendly materials.