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Arrabalde, Zamora, Spain
Economy, sustainability, and reversibility have been basic principles to design these small buildings, which try not to leave any trace on the site.
The foundations are superficial and made of timber. The timber from the facade is protected by Shou Sugi Ban, a traditional Japanese technique based on charring. The roof is made of steel, and its eaves protect from the rain and the sun. They are low-energy buildings thanks to great insulation of timber fibres and the use of traditional, recyclable, clean energies: a wood heater, a pedal washbasin, and a dry eco-friendly toilet guarantee a closed cycle.
The team has looked for a natural, laconic, and sensible project, according to the needs. An essential, logic, and sober intervention. Without anything accessory or whimsical. Eloquent, but not talkative. Respectful with the pre-existences, the landscape and the environment. The pavilions are built in a factory and carried to the site.
