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Chao House
Chao House
Corcubión, Spain
Project of the Day on Aug 12, 2014
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Chao House
Corcubión, Spain
Project of the Day on Aug 12, 2014
This project rebuilds a small house just over 10 feet wide and 62 feet deep at the end of a block. It is located in the historic center of the village of Costa da Morte. The former house was a dwelling as well as a bar. We sought to resolve the urban scene clearly, bringing a renewed vision of building but without losing identity, through references to history and culture of the area.
The house was constructed in wood, recalling the maritime construction and using white-painted planks. White is the color of the galleries and houses of the village. The ground floor facade is stony, in continuity with the traditional street facades. We wanted to reflect the spirit of the popular architecture without giving up our own self-expression.
The house is roughly 1291 square feet divided between three floors. The ground floor consists of the entrance and a two-car garage. The first floor comprises the day area, lounge, and kitchen. The second floor has a bedroom, an office, and a bathroom. On the third floor is the master bedroom.
We had a simple approach based on the longitudinal dimension of an open space and central access. The stairs — leaning against the partition wall — leave room on each side. Meanwhile, the facade stands out as the center or it approaches the stairs making an entrance cover. The high ceilings and narrow windows complete the clean, simple design approach.
The purpose was to reinvent a new living space, which was previously in ruins and unresolved. Materials used include: Iroko wood with white finish, natural cedar wood joinery, concrete ribbed floor, micro-cement floor, and a zinc roof.
Photography: Hector Santos-Díez
The house was constructed in wood, recalling the maritime construction and using white-painted planks. White is the color of the galleries and houses of the village. The ground floor facade is stony, in continuity with the traditional street facades. We wanted to reflect the spirit of the popular architecture without giving up our own self-expression.
The house is roughly 1291 square feet divided between three floors. The ground floor consists of the entrance and a two-car garage. The first floor comprises the day area, lounge, and kitchen. The second floor has a bedroom, an office, and a bathroom. On the third floor is the master bedroom.
We had a simple approach based on the longitudinal dimension of an open space and central access. The stairs — leaning against the partition wall — leave room on each side. Meanwhile, the facade stands out as the center or it approaches the stairs making an entrance cover. The high ceilings and narrow windows complete the clean, simple design approach.
The purpose was to reinvent a new living space, which was previously in ruins and unresolved. Materials used include: Iroko wood with white finish, natural cedar wood joinery, concrete ribbed floor, micro-cement floor, and a zinc roof.
Photography: Hector Santos-Díez
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