Architects: inN Arquitectura
Year: 2023
Photography: Manolo Espaliú
Lead Architect: Carlos Gómez Sos
Program: Private residence of an architect with rooms for architecture study and corral with orchard
City: Huelva
Country: Spain
La Posada, a residential project by inN arquitectura in Galaroza, has undergone significant changes to serve as both a study and residence since 2012. The renovation of this historic rural house spanned five years, meticulously preserving and repurposing existing materials. The architects created a seamless blend of work and living spaces, emphasizing the house’s diverse spatiality. The project reflects on the creative process and the interplay between the functional and the domestic, culminating in a harmonious environment enriched by both architectural and horticultural elements.
La Posada is reputed to be the oldest house in Galaroza, though its exact age is unknown. In 2012, inN arquitectura selected it for their study and residence, marking a new phase in the house’s long history.
For architects, a combined living and working space prompts reflection on the interplay between creativity and daily life. The design aimed to avoid clear separations, opting instead for ambiguous spaces at points of intersection. Work areas, oriented transversely, intersect with the longitudinally oriented domestic areas.
My heart is divided between earth and wood. Both are abundant in my area and are protagonists in all of my projects in one way or another. In a time where the image has replaced reality, the authenticity these materials provide is more needed than ever.
Interview with Carlos Gómez Sos of inN arquitectura
The rehabilitation took five years, with careful, precise decisions shaping the process. Each surface was meticulously handled, akin to careening a ship, with sections of slabs removed, elements reviewed, and valuable materials reused effectively.
Emphasizing sustainability, the project reused demolition materials like stones for rebuilding walls, clay tiles for paving, and block bricks for repairing the bread oven. Old tiles remained on the roofs, and passage doors were repurposed for furniture. Contribution materials included wood, ceramic tiles, and manual clay tiles. The upper floor walls were repaired with lime mortar, and the flooring was continuous clay. Local carpenters crafted wooden paneling, enhancing the house’s authenticity.
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Project Location
Address: Calle Alvaro de Castilla, 1, 21291 Galaroza, Huelva, Spanyol
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