He saved stone barn. Also built unreal villa under hillside

Gorka Ibargoyen bought an abandoned stone housebarn in the Bera Valley of Navarre and wanted to expand it to fit large gatherings without destroying the original character. With the help of architect friend Jordi Hidalgo Tané he went underground, building an annex to the primary home inside the adjacent hillside. Accessible via an all-glass corridor the addition is nearly invisible.
The cave-like addition resembles a fissure in a mountain, and that is what inspired Tané’s design, and is nearly invisible from the outside: it is accessible via a transparent, all-glass corridor. When looking at the model, Ibargoyen feared the hidden home might resemble a bunker, but the glass skylight in the green roof light combined with the long window running down the entire length of the structure brings in plenty of daylight to the subterranean shelter.
To unify the two structures, the used only glass, concrete, and wood for the interior, resulting in a concrete sink and a wooden shower. While the result is modern elegance, Ibargoyen insists it’s not a fussy home “Things are made to be used, and to show wear over time”, he explains and pointing to a wine stain on the cement countertop, he adds, “That is happiness”.
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[@pbear49]

I have to say this is probably my favorite, (among many). There's a strange warmth, in the combination of concrete, stone and wood. He's blended the old and new beautifully. The views are beyond beautiful. I continue to look forward to your videos every week. You continue to fine the most creative and imaginative people in the world.

[@ricarquitectura4857]

@Paul Fahs I hear you. Not sure if it´s my favorite, but it is one of my favorites. There is a fine blend of old/history and exquisite design simplicity.

[@diamondsutra837]

My favorite was the micheln star chefs home in Catalonia from a year ago very similar to this but much more minimalist … this is a very close 2nd very cool vibe I love it … and these videos so beautiful and satisfying !!!

[@ricarquitectura4857]

@@diamondsutra837 Oh, yeah, that one was also brilliant!

[@Edmund_Mallory_Hardgrove]

I love the concept. I like the mix of the old and new, the natural and artificial, and the idea of blending a home into the natural landscape.

[@christopherwilkinson893]

ExactlyPaul - probably also my favorite among many 👍

[@FrisellFan01]

I have never seen another site on the internet that caused.....explosions in my heart and brain that this did......that architect did such a wonderful job.......I am in shock.....

[@rosarojo6740]

So interesting the microclimate aspect of the dining room. Also your translation was on point. Was succinct and interpretative instead of literal, bridging the 2 languages conveying the true meaning. Great job. That landscape was beautiful. The builders did a wonderful job. Very creative use of the topography of the site.

[@NA-su5be]

It has a downside though. An example: In japan most of the time only the living room is climate controlled. The temperature differences when changing rooms in traditional japanese houses is really high. Upon changing rooms the body can get into a shock like state causing a heart attack. It's why in japan heart attack cases at home are really high, especially in elderly. The body isn't perfect. I think a better way is to have temperature transition lightly.

[@tinkmarz1]

Mr. Ibargoyen's architect friend, Jordi Hidalgo Tane, is a genius. I can't help but see the spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright in this marvelous structure. I love the way that massive concrete ceiling seems to float over the space. The transition from the old structure (wonderfully restored) into the new is like a religious experience. I didn't know whether to laugh or cry when Mr. Ibargoyen said some people said the concrete needed to be painted. Sad testament as to how society in general has become so influenced by the building/design trade's standards for the sake of profit.

[@johnlloyddy7016]

My thoughts exactly. I immediately thought of FLW the moment I saw the caserio extension.

[@minimalizam2]

Closer to John Lautner

[@suzettehenderson9278]

I agree that in the extension the concrete works as is, but the argument for raw, grey concrete reminds me of the Renaissance and Enlightenment appreciation for the bare white marbles of Classical Antiquity...which we now know were not bare white.

[@reynaldojaen1068]

@@suzettehenderson9278 that is a beautiful way of putting it! You perfectly encapsulated much of what I wanted to comment. You have a good eye!

[@dickdavidson3616]

It’s his OWN genius design without precedent!

[@Alex_Plante]

This is Brutalism done right.

[@PedroCarvalho-lb7qx]

Amazing! And love the rod stewart art. Loved the wine stain detail, "So here there was happiness", we often forget this in modern society and value objects too much

[@larsstougaard7097]

So true 😊🍷

[@Stangya888]

I thought it is Bryan May? From Queen?

[@PedroCarvalho-lb7qx]

@@Stangya888 At 5 minutes yes, but at 4:10 it's rod stewart

[@larsstougaard7097]

@@PedroCarvalho-lb7qx who ever it is this build rocks

[@philiq18]

You gotta admire both the architecture and engineering behind the addition. It's a beautiful space on so many levels.

[@davidsteinhour5562]

Most people you interview on this channel are pretty cool, but I absolutely LOVE this dude. He seems like an amazing blend of laid-back and detail-oriented. The house is great too. Everything is so tasteful and aesthetic without being too precious to use. Everything is modern and impressive, but still taking a backseat to the natural beauty around. This house makes me question what the relationship between house and nature really is. It's awesome.

[@TheCrazyAztec]

Your videos feel like a good friend that shows up every Sunday, thank you… As a musician, I enjoy the silence and absence of music ✌🏼

[@DaleKnudsen]

Kristen and family, you are my favorite channel on youtube. The exposure you give to a wide variety of living spaces is so interesting. Cannot thank you enough.

[@magnoid]

Beautiful design, beautiful location, passionate owner, and engaged interviewers!

[@_JanetLouise]

and a cart wheeling kid .... just perfect :-)

[@62Cristoforo]

The transitions between inside and outside, interior and exterior, man made and natural, concrete and mountain, are intriguing.

[@frankzajac3158]

Very nice. I really appreciate when people think outside the box to create something so unusual, original and beautiful. Very inspiring.

[@diamondsutra837]

Or in this case…. Inside the hill 😝

[@unamor]

One of the closest to "my type of home" you guys have gotten to. Stunning yet warm, mesmerizing yet cozy, grand yet homey.

[@Chewbroccolii]

This is amazing :) I can't believe it's been 10 years since I started watching your videos and still find each one super interesting to this day. Huge supporter of you capturing these works around the world. What an awesome job!

[@maryhart637]

I agree, this addition and the renovation of the barn does equal happiness. The home is as stunning as the view!!! I don't know how you find these fabulous homes, Kirsten, but please don't stop! I would like to know when it was built, how long the construction took and what the cost was to build. Truly magnificent!

[@Lucas-vd2gx]

Wow! This is by far one of the best houses I have seen. I've seen videos about mansions in LA and California but honestly, if I had the money I would do something like this, renovate an older house and build an extension into the hillside. Great project and video. 10/10

[@TheReverb1]

...is due to this is Architecture and those mansions are Mc Mansions; actually the same steel or wood framing like a normal house but 10 times bigger and with high end appliances and furniture but poor quality architectures

[@Lucas-vd2gx]

@@TheReverb1 True words!

[@sigland6571]

Amazing work as usual. Thank you for sharing these stories, i wouldn’t have half the ideas I have for a home if it had not been for your content. Thank you so much.

[@HLR4th]

Could not have said it better!

[@jimenaffpp]

It is so difficult to say which of your videos is the best, but this one clearly is on that list. Thank you for giving us these magnificent presents every and each time. You help me to dream and be inspired and alive. Love!

[@jimmoca2182]

This place is paradise.Your family is truly blessed

[@theelvenrefuge6632]

En primer lugar, fantástico canal. 16 años llevo fuera de mi tierra, siempre viendo videos de arquitectura y por fin, escucho una explicación en modo "Jatorra". Claro que si, la casa es para usarse y si se ensucia demuestra vida. Enhorabuena a ambos, propietario y arquitecto, ganas de regresar a Navarra.

[@Ulbre]

That passageway is just too awesome.....I can Imagine my self in there in the rain.....the daytime rain and the night time rain......I would probably even extend it to making it available as a living/entertaining space....beautiful

[@pattywest1]

This is so realistic & clean & comfortable. The use of wood keeps it warm & grounded.

[@paulraymond890]

Hi Patty How are you today?🌹🌺

[@bobh3394]

Absolutely beautiful. I love his attitude and outlook. It's all here to be used; a stain a, a crack - no big deal!! Wonderful!

[@tsoioleg]

kudos to architect. just awesome

[@carolz5090]

Agree!

[@dama9150]

0:50 - That has to be the happiest house face I've ever seen.... It's a lovely place. They should let more wildflowers grow, doesn't need to be lawn.

[@tadeulebeussa]

If you check the project in ArchDaily, you'll see that wildflowers grow in their season. Its even prettier.

[@canyonhaverfield2201]

They were shooting for a natural aerial appearance & succeeded...for many the richness isn't all bells & whistles, no. Its the soft curves & blends that roll with ones own calmness....flowers are like makeup on the beautiful face..not a prerequisite.🌄

[@dama9150]

@@canyonhaverfield2201 Or... perhaps it could be about leaving some nature for bugs and birds to flourish instead of just being about making things pretty for humans.

[@snuggiebear01]

I did the Camino in 2016. We walked 227 miles in 13 days and we walked through the two states of Astoria and Galicia and the homes were that we stayed at along the way were amazing, this video brings back those memories.

[@beckyrehman1059]

Thank you for doing this for people you don’t even know Kirsten! I just bought some property and refuse to do a stick built home. I’m so upset at prices the way they climb and fall anymore. I’ve put so much into the system that I’m ready to just NOT anymore. I’m trying to find the best way to live a sustainable lifestyle, so thank you!

[@sashastarshanti3599]

I LOVE this! Modern design meets old world beauty that can never be replaced. The use of glass for the connection is simply gorgeous in it's minimalism, and I adore concrete and wood. All together with the natural landscape this home is an architectural gem to be appreciated for generations to come.

[@_JanetLouise]

yes, yes, yes!!

[@katbar6066]

I think this is the most amazing one yet. I love how they married the old and new with a glass passage way. I love how well hidden the newer building is.

[@markhirstwood4190]

WOW. That is just fantastic. Probably the best home you've ever covered. Just amazing. Tasteful, eco, functional, setting, views... mmm. I like the ambient sounds and clouds too at the start of the video.

[@Hitman-ds1ei]

I have watched so many builds and so many have claimed to design the building to blend with the surrounding to not impact the visual harmony etc etc and finally I have seen someone achieve that, bravo, bravo !

[@madelonmarshall1726]

he is the master of his physical environment...BRAVO

[@kerox79]

Espectacular. Rural, y al mismo tiempo actual. La combinación perfecta... Sin duda, sin ninguna duda, vuestro mejor episodio. Saludos.

[@yolitmiau]

De lo mejor en el canal sin duda, gran proyecto

[@sherrybarclay7133]

What a genius build! I am in complete awe with what they did! Magnificently done! Bravo! From Michigan. ❤️❤️❤️

[@cruzin7661]

Absolutely beautiful, functional! To the owner: my only rec would be to remove that tent pole from the yard, it impacts the stunning mountain view! Kristen, you have such an interesting channel! I love that you take a step back, shoot plenty of angles, and allow the owners to show you around, displaying their love and history of each home. Bravo!

[@RobVespa]

I love this. It may be at the top of the homes I've seen on your channel. Edit: That type, very little is shown of the property. I wish you'd slowly gone through the entire property, documenting it all.

[@sisiwest6169]

Fav house on KZbin, how he kept the integrity of the stones and frame of the existing building. Respecting the natural form of the land. Brilliant air purifying plants completes it phenomenal

[@karriewick]

Love it. The 'bunker" is not too big. It is pretty basic. Nice reno. on the caserio, with lovely touches. He, his family, his architect, and the builders did wonderful work. I renovate old, tiny apartments, alone, minimalist, no transportation...just a wheeled suitcase.

[@smiley2477]

The way things are I would want it to be a bunker…just saying.

[@_luckicharms]

One of the most creative homes youve ever featured!!!

[@minimal_artist]

I have never seen a house designed with so much love and sensitivity towards nature. Restoration of that old house and connecting with the new space via the glass tunnel was a brilliant execution. Being an Architect myself, I am in awe of this house. I would say clearly one of my favorites. Kudos to the Architect and thank you for bringing this to us Kirsten.

[@grivsxiaomi4661]

Beautiful & awesome.

[@andrewellis7656]

Yeow - I love it. SOOOO good! I want to be there..

[@dickdavidson3616]

Most comfortable modern underground home design I have seen, plus the beautiful vernacular villa for sleeping, integrated with the hill and taking advantage of the southern microclimate and great views, just brilliant design!!

[@dakotaovdan]

Wow how cool! The home looks one with the mountainside and what a beautiful view! This home is giving me some forest gnome vibes haha

[@dianablocker3952]

I love the mix of old/new and the happiness of it all. Wish we could have seen the whole kitchen! Beautiful home and great interview!!!

[@Adrian-uc4ox]

Stunning, what a dreamscape, the home and the landscape. The sink is the bathroom is the first I've seen like that, very interesting design.

[@rockreader4298]

Thanks for another amazing vid, Kirsten. ( : Love the way he integrated the very old with the very new and primarily with only wood and cement.

[@dicknavis7]

This guy is awesome! Love how he actually uses his amazing house and doesn't care about some stains etc. It's all character which adds life to a home.🤗 your home is amazing and soo thought out and functional.

[@cachecow]

That was spectacular! But I have so many questions about laying out all the utilities and drainage buried in concrete, and the mounting all that wood, door frames, and cabinets on concrete

[@j2muw667]

Happens all the time. Slab on grade stick built houses have all the plumbing and much electrical often in concrete floor. There are standard arch details on how to do earth roofs with drainage.. the architect for this house did a beautiful job with the concrete structure stepping back in a subtle way!

[@anna-lisagirling7424]

Yes! And how is the electrical service sourced? My mind was running two tracks: "OMG, this is breathtaking" and "How are the utilities sourced" -- just, How, everything!? It is so lovely and seemingly, everything was attended to for this owner. I wish we had his deep pockets.

[@kristylynn1329]

Thank you! Breathtaking and ingenious!!

[@shehroz6220]

Beautiful. This is how architecture should be. A part of nature not an encroachment of it.

[@cliftontorrence839]

You just keep gettin' better, girl. Such a pleasure to share your projects and your growth.

[@anthonyrondolino8148]

Brilliant collaboration between the architect & owner. Perfect!

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Nice continuity between the older building and the new underground living area.

[@josephhuth3714]

Stunning video, Kirsten! Thank you.

[@svgs650r]

That just might be the most inspired thing I've ever seen! Thank You!

[@rubberbiscuit99]

I always appreciate the places and your videos about them and the people who are featured, but this project and this man and this incredible landscape...llorando.

[@lespaul6550]

This is, by far, the most beautiful house you've ever filmed. What a place!

[@estabi]

I just love his philosophy about lighting. "Night has come, it's what there is." Just the minimum lighting to move around.

[@Michelessex]

Sensational, again! Thank you, great stuff.

[@lynnekassirer7503]

LOVE this place! Love all the transitions, microclimates, vistas, reclaimations!!! A pleasure for all the senses!

[@Pacolad]

This is beautiful. One of my favorites on the channel

[@maxwellwellmax878]

Wow!!!! love the countryside!. Beautiful home, Thanks for the video!.

[@canyonhaverfield2201]

Film time spot 16:10 Choice term is continuity...so the materials alike..there follows a wonderful feeling of 💐flow Deeply inspiring..a master piece. Looking forward to diving into his art. Notice the bath sink shape is in flow with the angles of the cantilevered structure as well as the adjoining landscape connecting🌉 PS-- cool cart wheel young man🐾

[@petemavus2948]

This is amazing, contrasting, integrative and harmonious.

[@nahtanha]

That VIEW. An extremely sensitive and functional restoration and the extension is absolutely beautiful. Just completely stunning in every way, the architect deserves every bit of praise they could possibly get for this project. If that was my home I doubt I'd ever leave

[@sandraslate7043]

This is truly incredible! And the views..WOW!

[@Kofi.86]

Am loving this u guys never disappoint. Always bringing UNIQUE buildings home property keep it up. Hello from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@AKhan.28]

Wow amazing architecture. Built right into the hillside! spectacular

[@gyorgyangelkottbocz9766]

this is as good architecture as it can get. superb light, great attention to the heritage while creatively reusing an abandoned agroindustrial building without the pretentiuosness of minimalism. one of the best videos you've made so far, thanks!

[@rweems5796]

Stupendous! Creative, joyous and plain lovely. I’m incredibly envious.

[@pgrieger]

Good to see the family grow (in hight) over the years and present this building with life! I am surprised that I love this architecture to possibly be my most memorable ever. Most impressive perfection

[@AmosKatana]

Officially this is how all houses should be built, for proper temps and ecosystems sustainability

[@moshesabag6004]

Fantastic! Thank you,Kirsten,for uploading interesting sites and various ways of living.

[@frenchfan1278]

Wow it’s a great, creative house . So in tune with nature and views to die for. Absolutely outstanding.

[@a787fxr]

I didn't understand a word he said. And I also understood everything he communicated. This is a wonderful place. !:- )

[@esku75]

Wow 😮 uno de mis favoritos de tu canal, Gracias Kirsten

[@rosalalie6417]

This house is absolutely gorgeous. The views are spectacular 😍❤️.

[@ovetmak]

La casa es muy bonito! Gracias por content!

[@mycontainergarden]

Thank You for this video! So Inspirational! Many Blessings to You and your Family! Thank YOU !!!!

[@normanmerrill1241]

You are incredible …you really discover the most amazing homes and locations…be safe

[@juliahelland6488]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful design ❤️

[@aisl6190]

What a wonderful beautiful house, what a lovely owner, what a great guy his architect was and how can we persuade people to build more homes like these? God Bless the Basques... and can we please get them on our local council and start giving people living homes?

[@TWROC96]

Fantastic build- restoring the old barn to be bedrooms and then building this very modern addition into the mountain. I love how the new building is hidden away, that it is environmental in terms of temperature control, that it easy to take care of, and it has great views.

[@lindahunter1969]

What a lovely life you lead, thank you for sharing 🏞️❤️🍀

[@GaitaPonto]

Beautiful project, well executed, a creative use of the terrain to build a very nice living area. And the caserío is gorgeous. Well done!

[@tailgatecarpenter26]

Simply amazing Kirsten! Bravo!.. With the right telescope I could see that property from my hilltop property in the East Bay.

[@user-qb7xo9rh4l]

Cooooool House. Especially Luke the underground portion. Love it!!!!!!

[@dwylhq874]

Love this house so much! ❤ Have watched this video like 10 times. Concrete, Glass, Parklex, Plants ... Awesome! Thanks

[@inessatachen5617]

Thank you - hard working people, you make magic!

[@b.a.b7834]

That concrete looks amazing. Very beautiful interior design. Great job and really well done. 100% on point. He knew which look he should achieve for this piece of land. Very very clean.

[@ernestinasanchez5305]

Wonderful way of keeping the old building with the new beautiful construction. I was waiting to see the entire bathroom in the new place. Gracias por este hermoso video. 🇪🇸 🇲🇽 🇺🇸

[@katebanks320]

Absolutely amazing and a great way to use these old houses and create enough useable living space. I like keeping the old house dark and quiet for sleeping and the living area, communal areas separate. I absolutely love this, my favourite video from this channel. Thank you for sharing!

[@kenseal]

Bravo Gorka!

[@pedroponsester]

What an amazing space!… how well narrated and documented this piece of work is! I felt i was sitting there having a glass of wine… The owner “owns” the space and it blends so nicely with who he is (I’m guessing). Keep the good work coming / Super Job!

[@eriksonderlon]

This place is incredible! Great episode! 👏🏼

[@Stangya888]

Que casa maravillosa!

[@paulraymond890]

Hi Cordelia How are you today?🌹🌺

[@ETBrenner]

That slot in the lid placed to exactly channel the morning sun - beautiful