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Project • By Studio Arte architecture & design • Private Houses
Casa na Praia
Casa na Praia, a stunning testament to the harmonious collaboration between our architectural expertise and the client's visionary design sensibilities. With it's unique passive design strategies, every aspect of the architecture is geared towards minimizing environmental impact and maximizing energy efficiency.At Casa na Praia, we have embraced eco-friendly and bioclimatic principles to create a residence that not only stands out aesthetically but also prioritizes sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Zavial Studio
Zavial Studio
Zavial Studio
Zavial Studio
Zavial Studio
Zavial Studio
Zavial Studio
Zavial Studio
Zavial Studio
The architecture serves as a canvas for the client's interi... More
News • News • 21 Apr 2022
El fil verd estudi d’arquitectura complete a bioclimatic and passive restoration of a house in Barcelona
Rehabilitating a single-family house constructed between party walls in Barcelona in 1942, this bioclimatic and passive restoration preserves the surrounding typology of the two-storey family home with roof terrace and single-storey pavilion at garden level.
Milena Villalba
The architects, El fil verd estudi d’arquitectura, sought to improve distribution, thermal-acoustic comfort and energy efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality that include the use of natural materials wherever possible.
Milena Villalba
In terms of distribution, the main house rooms are oriented towards the southern façade to maintain a visual connection with the garden and watercourse. The pavilion is a library an... More
News • News • 26 Oct 2021
NeuronaLab restore a Spanish farmhouse with careful consideration of existing materials and an infusion of cork insulation
Featuring a trapezoidal plan, Masía en Santa Eulalia de Ronçana by NeuronaLab is a restoration of a rural farmhouse outside Barcelona. Retaining the original character of the region, many materials were reused, including those from demolition works.
Del Rio Bani
The project’s starting point was a re-consolidation of the envelope, improving the performance of the building’s shell with projected cork insulation. An in-depth study of sunlight, natural cross-ventilation and the use of well water with a filter system was also carried out to ensure optimal design.
Del Rio Bani
The existing house previously accommodated horse stables or chicken coops. As such, the relatively small spaces were poorly connected... More