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
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.