The Hidden House / Hombre de Piedra Arquitectos + Juan Ignacio Vilda Marin
Briefly

The hidden house project in Spain aims to tackle the housing shortage in uninhabited regions through innovative rehabilitation strategies. By blending traditional architectural elements with modern industrial techniques, the project creates a contemporary housing solution that respects the historical context of a 200-year-old Castilian cattle shed. Utilizing maritime containers for construction, it achieves energy efficiency while ensuring that the transition between old and new spaces is delightful. This project symbolizes a sustainable approach to revitalizing rural areas, acknowledging that contemporary inhabitants differ from historical occupants.
The hidden house represents a rehabilitation strategy for Spain’s inland areas, merging traditional and contemporary architecture to address housing shortages sustainably.
Manufactured as a modern capsule using maritime containers, it meets today's energy standards while respecting the historical context of the original cattle shed.
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