An old house in the verge of ruin in the countryside of
Segovia, Spain has been transformed into a modern rustic haven by architect
Anne Girod. The home had lots of charm and character, so everything possible
was salvaged, replacing only the unrecoverable. Its thick stone walls and its
wooden beams maintain radiant and modern interiors with the latest ecofriendly
technology of geothermal heating.
Bleached wood adds brightness to the space mixed with stone
and polished concrete for modern design. Area rugs help to break up spaces and
add warmth to open spaces and high ceilings. The exterior façade has maintained
its original character with decorative lintels and thick walls in limestone
masonry.
The loft area has created a large play area for children.
As for the decoration, the passion of the owners by the use
of Scandinavian design throughout is evident. The home is a mix of modern
furnishings combined with traditional pieces.
The overall image of the house is enriched with this
aesthetic diversity, with the coexistence of the Nordic models and the old
Castilian constructive elements – beams, pillars and wooden doors, walls views
of masonry, fused with some antiques and objects of mixed origin. The
naturalness and freshness of this mixture increases the feeling of simplicity,
adding to the uniqueness and contemporary spirit which breathes throughout the
home.
The beams and columns which were in very poor condition were
replaced.
The upper floor above the kitchen was removed leaving a
double height ceiling where beams and trusses have been left exposed.
The floor and walls painted white enhance luminosity.
The vintage touch has been reserved for this reading corner
with pieces from the 1950
′s.
