Rural House in Santesteban
Comprehensive transformation of a farmhouse, preserving the majority of its structure, volume, and facades.
The comprehensive transformation of a *caserío* (farmhouse), preserving the majority of its original structure, volume, and facades.
A double-height space was successfully created on the ground floor through the use of a V-shaped timber space truss that incorporates existing beams. The materials employed represent a combination of original solid timbers from the house and new wood, laminated timber, OSB panels, polished concrete flooring, original ashlar masonry, and local timber joinery.
Houses in this region—specifically Santesteban/Doneztebe—typically bear a name. This particular residence dates back to 1573 and is named Gaintzanea.
