Bear Architects
Nahinuena house
2022-2024In a quiet residential neighborhood of Gorliz in Bizkaia, Spain, where undeveloped, fenced plots shape the landscape, Nahinuena House emerges as a thoughtful response to the land’s natural inclines. Designed by Spanish practice BeAr Architects, the structure is long and narrow, dressed in soft pinkish tones and an interplay of raw materials, stepping away from traditional excavation and raised platforms. Instead, Nahinuena House appears to hover above the sloped terrain, with its foundations anchored directly to the bedrock below, preserving the natural topography.
BeAr Architects approached this project with a vision that extends beyond visual appeal or conventional form, grounding it in a philosophy of authenticity and material integrity. The focus is on crafting a home that embodies an honest experience of space and structure, free from excessive stylization or the contrived atmosphere of plasterboard interiors.
‘Without falling into romanticized notions, it is about embracing the essence of building—free from overly stylized techniques or the enclosed, artificial worlds of plasterboard interiors. It is about creating something real, with minimal resources, and taking pride in simplicity. In conclusion, our hope is that Nahinuena House will not only exist, but will also enhance the lives of its inhabitants, helping them to become more fully themselves within its walls,’ conclude the architects.1
The BeAr Architects is an architecture office which runs a studio space next to their architectural practice, called Rabe. Rabe is a space that reflects the firm’s core principles of simplicity, material authenticity, and functionality. Located in an abandoned old construction warehouse merges a charm of its original structure combined with modern design sensibilities, Rabe embodies the same thoughtful restraint found in their architectural projects. The studio is characterized by a palette of raw, unadorned materials, creating a workspace that is as versatile as it is inspiring. This minimalist environment allows the team to focus on their craft in an atmosphere free from unnecessary distractions, reinforcing their dedication to honest, elemental architecture that connects seamlessly with its surroundings.
1. Quote from designboom interview: link
43°24'47.5"N -02°56'04.0"E
Location: Gorliz, Bizkaia, Spain
Type: Summer House
Office: Bear Architects
Architects: Ane Arce, Iñigo Berasategui
Team: Julene Larrea, Arthur Debelle, Maximilian Gallo, Soryun Lee
Landscape design: Iñigo Segurola / LurGarden
Structural consultant: MECANISMO
Photography: Luis Díaz Díaz, Jorge Isla
Built: 2024
Published: Oktober 2024Catégorie: Architecture