A CULTURAL ETHOS IS PRESERVED IN A RESIDENCE THAT IS 150 YEARS OLD. - myBlogd

Art and Culture

March 7, 2024
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Once a trite symbol of the local culture of Busturialdea, Spain, this stone and oak building called ‘Baserri’ stands partially refurbished to serve a contemporary lifestyle, at the expert hands of Bilbao Architecture Team (BAT)… The Urdaibai Biosphere, which is situated in the center of the Oma Valley in Spain, is home to one particular farmhouse that dates back 150 years and is recognized as a historical heritage building. It stands imposingly in all of its splendor, with stone walls and oak wood structural parts, which are characteristic of Basque rural structures. It is unaffected by the whims of its immediate surroundings. The fact that a portion of this three-story farmhouse, which has been given the name Goizko House, is home to a modern way of life does not seem to be readily apparent at first glance. However, only the south-western half of the building has been renovated by BAT, despite the fact that the entire size of the home is 750 square meters and is distributed over three stories. It is an intriguing and somewhat contradictory fact about the original Baserri dwellings that they were always constructed in solitude. However, historically, the facades were largely opaque, which prevented connection with the outside of the house. A significant amount of work has been done to renovate the living room in this hamlet. In order to create a space in the lounge that is located on the second floor, a portion of the ceiling has been removed. The façade of the building has a wide double-height opening that deviates from the conventional Baserri design plan of the time period. This additional volume is mirrored in the exterior. In order to provide a more personal experience, a second living room that is smaller in size is located at the top of the lounge area. Structurally, a complete restoration is effected with the damaged and deteriorating parts replaced by some original oak wooded beams and pillars that were stored in the attic; by sandblasting, sanding and finally treating the rest of the elements with anti-xylophagous products; and by introducing a colour palette of bright material finishes that absorb light and strikingly contrast the original wood and stone structural elements. The Baserri was a place where up to twelve people lived, all of whom were involved in agriculture and cattle as their primary means of subsistence. However, with a growing preference for contemporary lifestyles and choices, the traditional Baserri’s are a phenomenal tourist attraction and every effort is made to adapt the historic hutments to modern-day aesthetic standards. Because of its resonance with “that which was,” the present practice is able to overcome this barrier. Examine the pictures that may be seen on indiaartndesign.com.