Reshaped Residence Originated In An Abandoned Stable
Spain’s western province of Caceres is home
to a perfectly adapted sculptural residence that originated in an abandoned
stable. Estate in Extremadura by
studio Abaton, with offices in Madrid, is a remarkable home
that slopes down the hill to the south, capturing views of the valley below.
This house is one of the milestones of Abaton’s permanent pursuit of innovation
– it shows that creativity, great use of material and natural resources can
revive an abandoned piece of land. Solid stone walls pierced by large wooden
doors, vertical windows and glass walls shape a simple and modern structure.
Metal pillars were used to reinforce the
building and allow the architects to reshape the natural light sources and
rearrange the interior spaces. The former haylofts became the bedrooms and the
open floor plan was designed to include the living / dining areas and two
bedrooms downstairs and the rest of the private spaces upstairs. Two streams on
the property provide electricity via small turbines and the water is
diverted to a fountain found in the interior courtyard and further down to the
storage pool in the back. With many beautifully simple details, the Estate in
Extremadura is a reshaped oasis of natural elements.
