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Warm Pine in Old Stone Farmhouse Conversion in Spain

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This historic farmhouse in rural Cantabria was renovated by Manel Casellas and Mar Puig de la Bellacasa at Barcelona studio 2260mm architects.

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The original had been extremely dark.

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The original barn had housed animals on the ground floor, with the owners on two floors above.

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Because the stone barn collapsed during the renovation, they had to completely rebuild.

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The new structurally sound framework of wooden columns, beams and staircases provides a warm contrast to the rough stone walls.

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The old stone barn is filled with fresh young wood.

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The kitchen, seen here, is on the ground floor, now lined with fresh concrete and filled with pine.

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The miracle of the renovation is how the architects were able to make a light interior while being unable to add any windows.

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As the building had historic significance, they couldn’t add new windows to bring in more light.

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A low attic maximizes two skylights in the roof that bring enough light and warmth inside.

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The all white and pine interior also helps light it up.

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Essentially the architects have inserted a light, warm and comfortable contemporary home inside the old stone box.

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