1. 09:00 5th Apr 2010

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    What I love about this building is the warmth. Here is a wonderful example of using concrete,  wood and stone in a way so that the concrete does not feel overly cold or austere. I especially like the bank of windows. It highlights the depth of the walls and the contrast of texture between it and the smooth glass and wood. I have seen this done successfully in interior elevations of other buildings as well and the result is enduring and cozy all at once. A seeming contradiction? I think not! This is Casa C1 by Spanish firm Capilla Vallejo Arquitectos, in Cizur Mayor, Navarra, Spain. The project was completed in 2002. You can see this and other projects by clicking the image.

    What I love about this building is the warmth. Here is a wonderful example of using concrete,  wood and stone in a way so that the concrete does not feel overly cold or austere. I especially like the bank of windows. It highlights the depth of the walls and the contrast of texture between it and the smooth glass and wood. I have seen this done successfully in interior elevations of other buildings as well and the result is enduring and cozy all at once. A seeming contradiction? I think not!

    This is Casa C1 by Spanish firm Capilla Vallejo Arquitectos, in Cizur Mayor, Navarra, Spain. The project was completed in 2002. You can see this and other projects by clicking the image.