Article source: Anna & Eugeni Bach, arquitectes

The project consists on the extension of an existing weekend house near the village of Sant Esteve de Palautordera, one hour north from Barcelona.

The existing house had been enlarged with small additions after its completion, but the new room program almost doubled the original surface of the house, and therefore, the new construction couldn´t be understood as one more new volume added to the original. The strategy, from the very beginning, was to treat the overall project as a “dancing couple”, where every part has its own role while dancing the same song.

Image Courtesy © Jordi Bernadó

• Architects: Anna & Eugeni Bach, arquitectes
• Project: ANORO HOUSE
• Location: c/ Ocells, 9, Sant Esteve de Palautordera
• Photography: Jordi Bernadó
• Collaborators: Albert Cabrer, Gracinda Ferreira, Carina Silva
• Date of completion: 2013
• Built surfgace: 242 m2 (128 m2 new house + 114 m2 refurbishment)
• Promoter: Anoro-Clusa family
• Constructor: Calam Tapias Construccions