Casa Pinar was interpreted as an experiment in artisanal restoration, where materials and design strategies were based on the search for a bond between architecture and nature.
A setting surrounded by large pine trees, the execution of a new wooden porch, and the reinterpretation of the original volume as a horizontal reading element that enhances this connection with the exterior.
How to incorporate a staircase and make it the central element of the home?
The wall is reinterpreted as a one-meter-thick wall capable of containing different functions, turning it into an “active wall.” On the one hand, the stairs are carved into the wall itself as if it were an excavation, sharing materials based on lime mortar and incorporating wooden steps along its length with the floor.
The railing, a mere safety element, is designed in the lightest and most delicate way possible, turning it into a feature without prominence based on its simplicity, hence its elegance.
The countertops are made on-site with the same material as the floor to unify the design. Accessories such as sinks, faucets, or mirrors are understood as key details to unify the design of the set. For this reason, it was decided to dispense with a glass shower screen, and the entire bathroom was executed on-site, giving continuity to each wall and cladding. The work mortar acquires an important role both functionally and aesthetically. Once again, the artisanal factor plays a leading role in a rural project.
