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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.

The original had been extremely dark.

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

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

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

The old stone barn is filled with fresh young wood.

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

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

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

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

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

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