Stone toolshed as timeless mediterranean tiny home (25m2)

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  • Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
  • When Pascual Alberola and his partner went looking for a weekend house near their home in Valencia (Spain), they wanted to avoid the built-up Mediterranean coastline. While exploring a sheltered valley just an hour and a half south of their city, they stumbled upon a plot of land on a protected hillside zoned for agricultural use.
    The land is covered in cherry trees, the views of the Mediterranean are spectacular and neighbors here are sparse, but the largest building they could legally build on their plot was an agricultural tool shed, a "casa de aperos". So they called on architects Enproyecto Arquitectura to create a shelter within the maximum permitted size of 25 square meters (269 square feet) and build them a tool shed as a home.
    "El refugio en La Vall de Laguar" (the refuge in the Laguar Valley) is arguably one of the most stunning tool sheds ever built, but the small, stone structure doesn't call attention to itself. Its local stone walls- built in the "dry" method (without concrete)- mimic the stone-containing walls of the surrounding fields. Most of the windows, except for the large openings providing a view of the sea, are tiny. So from a distance, the home resembles yet another of the boulders dotting the mountainside.
    Inside, the house takes a more modern turn with all white walls and black-painted steel girders. To maximize space, the architects lofted the bedroom though without using any support columns downstairs, creating the feeling of a "flying bedroom".
    They also created a thicker lateral wall where they hid dozens of cabinets for "tools" large and small (cleaning and gardening equipment, table coverings, and all types of storage). The wall also houses closets, a fireplace/oven, and recessed windows used as reading alcoves.
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    Enproyecto Architecture: www.enproyecto.es/

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  • @Foleyplanet
    @Foleyplanet 11 років тому +61

    That's the true spirit of Mediterranean housing! As our brothers in Spain, here in Crete, we also started renovating our old barns and tool sheds, specially since the crisis stroke us.

    • @josef.torrealba6992
      @josef.torrealba6992 4 роки тому

      I've been researching into building sheds and found a great resource at Adota Blueprint Pack (google it if you're interested)

  • @johnnydtractive
    @johnnydtractive 6 років тому +64

    The stone work on the exterior is an absolute masterpiece of craftsmanship. So beautiful.

  • @kirstendirksen
    @kirstendirksen  12 років тому +15

    The reason they built to this size specifically was because it was the largest sized home they were allowed. As they mention, this land was zoned for agriculture so permitting allowed for just a 25m2 tool shed. Though it's a good point about the cellar. They also were allowed 50m2 (538 sq ft) underground so that is the next phase of the project. Though it's being created using all natural light (from skylights) since it's supposed to be a cistern.

    • @chantik
      @chantik 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Kirsten! I am from Alicante myself and I was looking for house inspiration, then I stumbled across this one video. PS. Any updates on the basement? : )

    • @cristianhernandez632
      @cristianhernandez632 3 роки тому +1

      @@chantik Hola! I'm from Barcelona area and I'm seriously looking to do something like this, any websites you'll recommend we're they have "Casa de aperos" for sale? Thank you, Cristian :)

  • @avrevs
    @avrevs 5 років тому +1

    'its better for the prostrate' should be the mantra of tiny homes! i like the floating loft and i am fascinated by the loose stone exterior. all those cherry and olive trees must smell wonderful too!

  • @jennifercoralie9158
    @jennifercoralie9158 5 років тому +6

    I could live here full time; beautiful stone work and there's such a sense of space and volume. Thanks again for your sensitive work...no music, just the odd sounds of people and nature.

  • @daveunderwood6498
    @daveunderwood6498 8 років тому +50

    My God! The skill to build that shed! 95% of houses aren't built that well. I would be proud to call that home.

    • @davidprietogomez5233
      @davidprietogomez5233 6 років тому

      Dave Underwood It's too expensive to build that way nowdays, materials&craftsmanship

  • @queencleo1151
    @queencleo1151 10 років тому +23

    The idea of keeping the materials consistent with the environment is unique and that's what makes it 'one' with its surroundings. Good job!!

  • @johnnydominguez1365
    @johnnydominguez1365 4 роки тому +1

    Great job guys...👍👍😉😉

  • @sagrammyfour
    @sagrammyfour 7 років тому +7

    I had the privilege of visiting Spain in 2014. The Spanish people are the most beautiful I have ever seen.

  • @Diva2670
    @Diva2670 12 років тому +2

    What a beautiful and simple house. Just watching this video gave me the sense of peace I so crave.

  • @rosagapi
    @rosagapi 5 років тому +2

    It's a sweet feeling when people love their house

  • @RhymesWithSpark
    @RhymesWithSpark 12 років тому +2

    Perfection! A place like this on weekends ... or any day, really!! ... would be a slice of heaven.

  • @nicholasnapier2684
    @nicholasnapier2684 2 роки тому +1

    It was a spectacular interview And they hear him speak in Spanish and others in Colombia for a long time Who is Neat just to hear him speak.. I really had a great passion for us place..
    I think it’s a great gift that I have to speak Spanish and I can hear it so beautifully when he explains everything it’s just really nice not exactly what you did in Spanish translation to English.. but it was nice that you didn’t do that for everyone else but for me it was nice to get to hear him speak about the kinds of rock they used in the way it was done just amazing what you get out of there words it has more gravity…

  • @Roobah
    @Roobah 7 років тому +6

    I love the bathroom. Perfect sized, tucked away under the stairs for a room rarely used, yet still has a full size shower. for a "shed" with few windows, they ones it does have are perfectly placed. Very nice work and very well thought out spaces.

  • @synapticburn
    @synapticburn 12 років тому +2

    Excellent video as always! I love looking at all the places people store things. Some people have never understood the luxury of having everything so close at hand because they've never lived in a small place. To say nothing of the sense of purpose and clarity that small efficient designs can impart. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @I_Am_SciCurious
    @I_Am_SciCurious 8 років тому +22

    This is absolutely gorgeous! What an amazing, unique home!

  • @puma1304
    @puma1304 6 років тому +7

    linda casa, bello lugar! se integra muy bien con el paisaje y las tradiciones arquitectonicas regionales, muy bien el concepto minimalista

  • @Elvistebien
    @Elvistebien 10 років тому +2

    This place is just brilliant, I would love tho spend a whole month there. Very romantic and very cozy, love the outdoor shower. The view down the mountain is breath taking, Spanish: me gusto mucho es maravilloso.

  • @peyton7223
    @peyton7223 10 років тому +5

    omg i love this house i would love to live here. id give up tv for life

  • @juliew1426
    @juliew1426 3 роки тому

    The most beautiful tool shed in the world! I love the "tools for working in the fields" can fit into a little compartment.

  • @aleksanderberisha777
    @aleksanderberisha777 5 років тому +4

    **This house s wonderful!**
    GREETINGS FROM MONS BERTISCUS - ALBANIA

  • @Hippabellita
    @Hippabellita 12 років тому +9

    "We have the TV there" - How cute is this? ;-)

  • @papiciapapicia3546
    @papiciapapicia3546 6 років тому

    Intricate workmanship of laying the stone walls. This place is great

  • @RubyOpheliaQuinn
    @RubyOpheliaQuinn 9 років тому +9

    I could happily live there. The surroundings are so beautiful.

  • @mildridj3423
    @mildridj3423 3 роки тому

    I have seen this house before years ago. I don't remember if it was as fancy as this but I still love it, especially that bedroom. I also love the small oven over the fireplace 😍😍. Whenever they move, I will gladly take it off of their hands.

  • @moreliacore
    @moreliacore 9 років тому +21

    Para ke vivir en una mansion , esta casita esta perfecta.

  • @clicgear100
    @clicgear100 7 років тому +17

    Damn that couch is awesome!

    • @Raquii98
      @Raquii98 7 років тому +3

      johnny t pretty sure it's from Ikea

  • @gclaudia1
    @gclaudia1 12 років тому +1

    What a beautifully-designed space! I love all the little details, especially how the exterior matches the stone walls used in the surrounding area.

  • @emilionavarro2575
    @emilionavarro2575 5 років тому +1

    Que bonita casita y me gusta qué los vídeos sean en idioma es interesante otras costumbres y cómo viven

  • @pascow66
    @pascow66 3 роки тому +1

    Very often casas de aperos don‘t have running water / electricity! What about this one? So beautiful!

  • @kungmarkatta2000
    @kungmarkatta2000 8 років тому +10

    Wow i love this house, would love to live there!

  • @mrmhm291299
    @mrmhm291299 3 роки тому +1

    Me encanta este canal de UA-cam, siempre arquitectura tan interesante y bien hecha.

  • @phillipah7
    @phillipah7 12 років тому

    A tool shed with a million dollar view, Beautiful!

  • @Yeoldelole
    @Yeoldelole 11 років тому +1

    What a beautiful home in a beautiful area

  • @EMSpdx
    @EMSpdx 12 років тому +2

    Your videos are so beautifully composed and shot. Thank you.

  • @iviedbymightymt
    @iviedbymightymt 12 років тому

    This house looks great. With the exception of the tiny bathroom, I think I couldn't get used to this.

  • @GEhotpants101
    @GEhotpants101 11 років тому +23

    They live in a field of wild flowers...
    I have found my new life's goal. I want to live in a field of wild flowers...

    • @MsElke11
      @MsElke11 4 роки тому +2

      and cherry trees. yum!

  • @tatyb.4941
    @tatyb.4941 7 років тому +2

    This is such a beautiful home.

  • @ClankyRochet
    @ClankyRochet 11 років тому +1

    The stone wall are amazing, so neat.

  • @audityagunawan
    @audityagunawan 10 років тому +14

    Hi, Greet from Indonesia. My imagination always loves to make my future-dream house about mix this with the abandoned hayloft on Costa Brava estate and the abandoned stable video you've posted. Can't surf on youtube without your channel anyway. Favourite!

    • @vondahe
      @vondahe 5 років тому +3

      Auditya Gunawan You already live in a beautiful and warm country (with a fantastic cuisine), so if I were you, I’d let this house inspire me and build my own dream house on a mountain slope looking out at the sea. :-)

  • @egcadventures1138
    @egcadventures1138 8 років тому

    Simple y sencillamente me encanta... la vida de la ciudad es linda también porque crecí en ella, pero el campo me hace suspirar... así que cuando me compre una casa sera en el campo con toda esa vista a las montañas. gracias por ese video... y que bueno es encontrar el amor de tu vida y que ambos compartan las mismas cosas.

  • @DimitrisLost
    @DimitrisLost 12 років тому

    wow it must be great to wake up in such a house on a sunny day

  • @felicetanka
    @felicetanka 4 роки тому

    The hanging loft solution esta genial. Gracias

  • @sosummerset
    @sosummerset 12 років тому +1

    Muy hermosa casita! Me gustaria visitar un dia... Such a cute little house - very inspiring!

  • @thelotusdancer1
    @thelotusdancer1 4 роки тому +1

    That's beautiful and they are so lovely:)

  • @busvlogger
    @busvlogger 12 років тому

    This is almost exactly what my dream tiny house looks like in my head, only the closets are better!

  • @maksymshum1672
    @maksymshum1672 9 років тому +7

    Excellent house!

  • @BorealSelfReliance
    @BorealSelfReliance 12 років тому +1

    I love the simple house, that has such great functionality

  • @BloodyLynn6
    @BloodyLynn6 9 років тому +7

    That's amazing. I'm jealous.

  • @Rainaman-
    @Rainaman- 10 років тому +9

    I was living in almost the same size and design house near Barcelona. It really looks nice, only it is cold during winter.

    • @gmc2156
      @gmc2156 3 роки тому

      But he said the fireplace heats the house well,even upstairs.

    • @cristianhernandez632
      @cristianhernandez632 3 роки тому

      hey! I'm from Barcelona too, any websites recomendations you have to look for casa de aperos for sale? Thank you, Cristian :)

    • @Rainaman-
      @Rainaman- 3 роки тому

      @@cristianhernandez632 kyero used to be very good site

    • @cristianhernandez632
      @cristianhernandez632 3 роки тому

      @@Rainaman- Thank you! It only seems to have good stuff around Tarragona tought

  • @cargogh
    @cargogh 11 років тому +1

    This is really a nice place. I recently drew plans to convert an old barn on my mother's property. Had all the estimates for completion and assured her I would have my own utility connections. It is 400' from her house. She liked the design, but said no. Unfortunately she said she didn't want me for a neighbor.

  • @Panos__P
    @Panos__P 6 років тому

    Really nice! Thank you Kristen for finding this!

  • @stepfordescapee
    @stepfordescapee 12 років тому +3

    Another tiny masterpiece!

  • @philiq18
    @philiq18 11 років тому +1

    Great design. Great use of space. I like form and function.

  • @ilovethismuch7860
    @ilovethismuch7860 8 років тому +3

    i love this house..its awesome plus the view

  • @Katzentatze
    @Katzentatze 12 років тому

    This is so lovely. And well, great view too :)
    I think, for those who live day by day in the big city, this is like heaven.

  • @zoltanraffay4903
    @zoltanraffay4903 3 роки тому

    Nice house, good video! Thanks!

  • @wa9057
    @wa9057 3 роки тому

    Wow. Beautiful 😍

  • @c33r0k33
    @c33r0k33 12 років тому +1

    Beautiful and well designed. Well done.

  • @Rosesyoutube
    @Rosesyoutube 10 років тому

    I love that shearling bedspread !

  • @kirstendirksen
    @kirstendirksen  12 років тому +6

    I would guess that at the tallest point it isn't more than 16 feet high. I'm about 6 feet tall and on both floors there was probably about 2 feet above my head (at the highest point upstairs.. there was less near the head of the bed where it slopes down).

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 4 роки тому

      Kirsten, It is so refreshing that even after you put so much quality into the creation of these wonderfully informative videos that you also clarify, further educate and allow us to share the same thirst and joy with your ongoing replies to our comments. You too are a joy and like a few others ( Jay Shafer, Bryce etc.) true UA-cam Gems! Thank You for ALL YOU DO ! Stay Well, Sincerely, Pete.

  • @doerthemanahan9912
    @doerthemanahan9912 2 роки тому

    I would love to live like this.

  • @crazyhorseranchaz
    @crazyhorseranchaz 6 років тому +1

    Love views

  • @Dustrick
    @Dustrick 12 років тому

    This house is my favorite so far!

  • @singlebaersinglebaer6354
    @singlebaersinglebaer6354 Рік тому

    Best House for Single 😄.. Perfect Tinyhouse

  • @saibliss7976
    @saibliss7976 3 роки тому

    What more could you want. Love it 💕😊

  • @bunnymad5049
    @bunnymad5049 8 років тому

    Beautiful. Love it. Thanks again, Kirsten!

  • @guvidissima
    @guvidissima 12 років тому

    a little piece of heaven..

  • @caroleaster5952
    @caroleaster5952 6 років тому

    Beautiful home.

  • @Wallykget1
    @Wallykget1 12 років тому

    Awesome place! good looking couple ,too.

  • @reneecannon1250
    @reneecannon1250 4 роки тому

    I adore your home ♡

  • @heleniyuuu8248
    @heleniyuuu8248 Рік тому

    Me ha encantado 🥰

  • @crazyhorseranchaz
    @crazyhorseranchaz 6 років тому

    Stone is beautiful for sure, cool in summer, cold in winter but great place,, love it. Put solar heat in the walls and you have super place. Out buildings add your place a castle. Few animals, garden, trim trees, yea great life

  • @ozzy7221
    @ozzy7221 12 років тому

    This is a really nice house ive ever since i started watching these videos ive been wanting to build something like this

  • @cristianomurbachpires1575
    @cristianomurbachpires1575 6 років тому

    😱 me and my son need it! It's amazing place to be.

  • @arromanches20201
    @arromanches20201 5 років тому

    Maravilloso vídeo, fantástica casa.

  • @guttormurthorfinnsson8758
    @guttormurthorfinnsson8758 4 роки тому +1

    good stuff

  • @styxga7894
    @styxga7894 8 років тому +1

    awesome home

  • @kapilpradhan2445
    @kapilpradhan2445 4 роки тому

    absolutely amazing !

  • @TheWinter9693
    @TheWinter9693 12 років тому +1

    wow. Beautiful!

  • @DanieleSilva-mf3rs
    @DanieleSilva-mf3rs 4 роки тому

    Que lindo! Sou apaixonada por casas de pedras, aqui no Brasil não se vê tanto.

  • @Supramonk
    @Supramonk 6 років тому

    awesome work

  • @romancandlefight1144
    @romancandlefight1144 5 років тому +15

    The government requires it to be a tool shed (btw what business is it of theirs?).. so they have a single drawer with 'tools'.. good response!

  • @Dackelone
    @Dackelone 7 років тому

    Love this haus! Now all I would need is a garage. :))

  • @mrsluckyladybug
    @mrsluckyladybug 10 років тому +2

    This is grate, Beautiful.

  • @nuriamcodina
    @nuriamcodina 3 роки тому

    Preciosa!

  • @michaeldoster4847
    @michaeldoster4847 6 років тому

    Amazing Esthetics! Great Design. Solar Panels? Grid? When You Want To Watch Tv, Open A Window! Great Stuff!

  • @DONTHEMAGICWON
    @DONTHEMAGICWON 12 років тому

    Thank you, I'm sure you're very busy, but what I think is funny is that what or who defines a "tool"? In reality any obeject could actually be defined as a tool in one way or another!

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 4 роки тому

      Some people are or can be used as a ' tool ' as well ;)

  • @4ohm531
    @4ohm531 7 років тому +1

    Great

  • @vincent.b
    @vincent.b 12 років тому

    Awesome!

  • @Steenabiez
    @Steenabiez 12 років тому +4

    i have that couch at home, as my bed :D
    it's the "MÅNSTAD" from IKEA

  • @claredodd1258
    @claredodd1258 4 роки тому

    Beautiful intelligent design in a stunning tranquil setting. I have never seen a supporting column like that. Clever and elegant. When are we going? 😂😂😁

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 4 роки тому

      You driving? ;)

    • @claredodd1258
      @claredodd1258 4 роки тому

      @@petemavus2948 If you want to risk my driving Yes LOL

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 4 роки тому

      @@claredodd1258 you seem like fun, I probably would "risk" it. Unless you drive as badly as my sister and talk on phones while you threaten to kill people and verbally abuse me ! roflmao Stay Well !

    • @claredodd1258
      @claredodd1258 4 роки тому

      @@petemavus2948 Good on ya. My driving is 'fun'. I make the screeching noises and everything! Would have to be in my favourite car MX5 convertible. 😎👍😂

    • @petemavus2948
      @petemavus2948 4 роки тому

      @@claredodd1258 cool I'm packing my bags now, I even have a long scarf ;)

  • @yonglandie
    @yonglandie 12 років тому

    Adorable! and I also have this mind to equip my little bedroom.

  • @crazyhorseranchaz
    @crazyhorseranchaz 6 років тому

    Fire place is the coolest

  • @janegudge
    @janegudge 12 років тому +9

    how do you source your water and your electricity?

    • @gmc2156
      @gmc2156 3 роки тому

      My question too.

  • @BjkxeDKjsje
    @BjkxeDKjsje 4 роки тому

    The stone work ❤️

  • @altacostura6582
    @altacostura6582 5 років тому

    i love this!

  • @markjob6354
    @markjob6354 8 років тому +26

    For God's sake man ! - It's a home NOT a shed ! It's a spacious and beautiful, elaborate house :)

  • @officialhoniedip
    @officialhoniedip 12 років тому

    i love this house!!!

  • @kimberlycaldwell3124
    @kimberlycaldwell3124 4 роки тому +1

    I'm mostly jealous of the cherry trees. 😢