Stone toolshed as timeless mediterranean tiny home (25m2)

When Pascual Alberola and his partner went looking for a weekend house near their home in Valencia (Spain), they wanted to avoid the built-up Mediterranean coastline. While exploring a sheltered valley just an hour and a half south of their city, they stumbled upon a plot of land on a protected hillside zoned for agricultural use.
The land is covered in cherry trees, the views of the Mediterranean are spectacular and neighbors here are sparse, but the largest building they could legally build on their plot was an agricultural tool shed, a "casa de aperos". So they called on architects Enproyecto Arquitectura to create a shelter within the maximum permitted size of 25 square meters (269 square feet) and build them a tool shed as a home.
"El refugio en La Vall de Laguar" (the refuge in the Laguar Valley) is arguably one of the most stunning tool sheds ever built, but the small, stone structure doesn't call attention to itself. Its local stone walls- built in the "dry" method (without concrete)- mimic the stone-containing walls of the surrounding fields. Most of the windows, except for the large openings providing a view of the sea, are tiny. So from a distance, the home resembles yet another of the boulders dotting the mountainside.
Inside, the house takes a more modern turn with all white walls and black-painted steel girders. To maximize space, the architects lofted the bedroom though without using any support columns downstairs, creating the feeling of a "flying bedroom".
They also created a thicker lateral wall where they hid dozens of cabinets for "tools" large and small (cleaning and gardening equipment, table coverings, and all types of storage). The wall also houses closets, a fireplace/oven, and recessed windows used as reading alcoves.
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Enproyecto Architecture: www.enproyecto.es/

[@johnnydtractive]

The stone work on the exterior is an absolute masterpiece of craftsmanship. So beautiful.

[@Foleyplanet]

That's the true spirit of Mediterranean housing! As our brothers in Spain, here in Crete, we also started renovating our old barns and tool sheds, specially since the crisis stroke us.

[@josef.torrealba6992]

I've been researching into building sheds and found a great resource at Adota Blueprint Pack (google it if you're interested)

[@kirstendirksen]

The reason they built to this size specifically was because it was the largest sized home they were allowed. As they mention, this land was zoned for agriculture so permitting allowed for just a 25m2 tool shed. Though it's a good point about the cellar. They also were allowed 50m2 (538 sq ft) underground so that is the next phase of the project. Though it's being created using all natural light (from skylights) since it's supposed to be a cistern.

[@chantik]

Thanks Kirsten! I am from Alicante myself and I was looking for house inspiration, then I stumbled across this one video. PS. Any updates on the basement? : )

[@cristianhernandez632]

@@chantik Hola! I'm from Barcelona area and I'm seriously looking to do something like this, any websites you'll recommend we're they have "Casa de aperos" for sale? Thank you, Cristian :)

[@daveunderwood6498]

My God! The skill to build that shed! 95% of houses aren't built that well. I would be proud to call that home.

[@davidprietogomez5233]

Dave Underwood It's too expensive to build that way nowdays, materials&craftsmanship

[@avrevs]

'its better for the prostrate' should be the mantra of tiny homes! i like the floating loft and i am fascinated by the loose stone exterior. all those cherry and olive trees must smell wonderful too!

[@queencleo1151]

The idea of keeping the materials consistent with the environment is unique and that's what makes it 'one' with its surroundings. Good job!!

[@jennifercoralie9158]

I could live here full time; beautiful stone work and there's such a sense of space and volume. Thanks again for your sensitive work...no music, just the odd sounds of people and nature.

[@Hippabellita]

"We have the TV there" - How cute is this? ;-)

[@johnnydominguez1365]

Great job guys...👍👍😉😉

[@Roobah]

I love the bathroom. Perfect sized, tucked away under the stairs for a room rarely used, yet still has a full size shower. for a "shed" with few windows, they ones it does have are perfectly placed. Very nice work and very well thought out spaces.

[@rosagapi]

It's a sweet feeling when people love their house

[@Diva2670]

What a beautiful and simple house. Just watching this video gave me the sense of peace I so crave.

[@nicholasnapier2684]

It was a spectacular interview And they hear him speak in Spanish and others in Colombia for a long time Who is Neat just to hear him speak.. I really had a great passion for us place.. I think it’s a great gift that I have to speak Spanish and I can hear it so beautifully when he explains everything it’s just really nice not exactly what you did in Spanish translation to English.. but it was nice that you didn’t do that for everyone else but for me it was nice to get to hear him speak about the kinds of rock they used in the way it was done just amazing what you get out of there words it has more gravity…

[@sagrammyfour]

I had the privilege of visiting Spain in 2014. The Spanish people are the most beautiful I have ever seen.

[@pepeibz21]

gracias!😚

[@I_Am_SciCurious]

This is absolutely gorgeous! What an amazing, unique home!

[@RhymesWithSpark]

Perfection! A place like this on weekends ... or any day, really!! ... would be a slice of heaven.

[@puma1304]

linda casa, bello lugar! se integra muy bien con el paisaje y las tradiciones arquitectonicas regionales, muy bien el concepto minimalista

[@Elvistebien]

This place is just brilliant, I would love tho spend a whole month there. Very romantic and very cozy, love the outdoor shower. The view down the mountain is breath taking, Spanish: me gusto mucho es maravilloso.

[@juliew1426]

The most beautiful tool shed in the world! I love the "tools for working in the fields" can fit into a little compartment.

[@bunnymad5049]

Beautiful. Love it. Thanks again, Kirsten!

[@aleksanderberisha777]

**This house s wonderful!** GREETINGS FROM MONS BERTISCUS - ALBANIA

[@Panos__P]

Really nice! Thank you Kristen for finding this!

[@wa9057]

Wow. Beautiful 😍

[@maksymshum1672]

Excellent house!

[@tatyb.4941]

This is such a beautiful home.

[@synapticburn]

Excellent video as always! I love looking at all the places people store things. Some people have never understood the luxury of having everything so close at hand because they've never lived in a small place. To say nothing of the sense of purpose and clarity that small efficient designs can impart. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@petemavus2948]

Agreed ! Succinct perfection !

[@arromanches20201]

Maravilloso vídeo, fantástica casa.

[@ClankyRochet]

The stone wall are amazing, so neat.

[@gclaudia1]

What a beautifully-designed space! I love all the little details, especially how the exterior matches the stone walls used in the surrounding area.

[@thelotusdancer1]

That's beautiful and they are so lovely:)

[@mildridj3423]

I have seen this house before years ago. I don't remember if it was as fancy as this but I still love it, especially that bedroom. I also love the small oven over the fireplace 😍😍. Whenever they move, I will gladly take it off of their hands.

[@RubyOpheliaQuinn]

I could happily live there. The surroundings are so beautiful.

[@kungmarkatta2000]

Wow i love this house, would love to live there!

[@ilovethismuch7860]

i love this house..its awesome plus the view

[@egcadventures1138]

Simple y sencillamente me encanta... la vida de la ciudad es linda también porque crecí en ella, pero el campo me hace suspirar... así que cuando me compre una casa sera en el campo con toda esa vista a las montañas. gracias por ese video... y que bueno es encontrar el amor de tu vida y que ambos compartan las mismas cosas.

[@peyton7223]

omg i love this house i would love to live here. id give up tv for life

[@BloodyLynn6]

That's amazing. I'm jealous.

[@Yeoldelole]

What a beautiful home in a beautiful area

[@mrmhm291299]

Me encanta este canal de KZbin, siempre arquitectura tan interesante y bien hecha.

[@zoltanraffay4903]

Nice house, good video! Thanks!

[@stepfordescapee]

Another tiny masterpiece!

[@felicetanka]

The hanging loft solution esta genial. Gracias

[@kapilpradhan2445]

absolutely amazing !

[@c33r0k33]

Beautiful and well designed. Well done.

[@Wallykget1]

Awesome place! good looking couple ,too.

[@heleniyuuu8248]

Me ha encantado 🥰

[@TheWinter9693]

wow. Beautiful!

[@EMSpdx]

Your videos are so beautifully composed and shot. Thank you.

[@reneecannon1250]

I adore your home ♡

[@clicgear100]

Damn that couch is awesome!

[@Raquii98]

johnny t pretty sure it's from Ikea

[@papiciapapicia3546]

Intricate workmanship of laying the stone walls. This place is great

[@Rosesyoutube]

I love that shearling bedspread !

[@caroleaster5952]

Beautiful home.

[@philiq18]

Great design. Great use of space. I like form and function.

[@saibliss7976]

What more could you want. Love it 💕😊

[@pascow66]

Very often casas de aperos don‘t have running water / electricity! What about this one? So beautiful!

[@Katzentatze]

This is so lovely. And well, great view too :) I think, for those who live day by day in the big city, this is like heaven.

[@BorealSelfReliance]

I love the simple house, that has such great functionality

[@phillipah7]

A tool shed with a million dollar view, Beautiful!

[@styxga7894]

awesome home

[@Supramonk]

awesome work

[@sosummerset]

Muy hermosa casita! Me gustaria visitar un dia... Such a cute little house - very inspiring!

[@vincent.b]

Awesome!

[@Dustrick]

This house is my favorite so far!

[@moreliacore]

Para ke vivir en una mansion , esta casita esta perfecta.

[@nuriamcodina]

Preciosa!

[@emilionavarro2575]

Que bonita casita y me gusta qué los vídeos sean en idioma es interesante otras costumbres y cómo viven

[@altacostura6582]

i love this!

[@busvlogger]

This is almost exactly what my dream tiny house looks like in my head, only the closets are better!

[@officialhoniedip]

i love this house!!!

[@ludychart]

I love your house :)

[@audityagunawan]

Hi, Greet from Indonesia. My imagination always loves to make my future-dream house about mix this with the abandoned hayloft on Costa Brava estate and the abandoned stable video you've posted. Can't surf on youtube without your channel anyway. Favourite!

[@vondahe]

Auditya Gunawan You already live in a beautiful and warm country (with a fantastic cuisine), so if I were you, I’d let this house inspire me and build my own dream house on a mountain slope looking out at the sea. :-)

[@frenchiedekent8572]

wow, great dwelling ❤

[@cristianomurbachpires1575]

😱 me and my son need it! It's amazing place to be.

[@iviedbymightymt]

This house looks great. With the exception of the tiny bathroom, I think I couldn't get used to this.

[@DimitrisLost]

wow it must be great to wake up in such a house on a sunny day

[@fernandovillanueva8555]

Que maravilla !!!

[@guttormurthorfinnsson8758]

good stuff

[@crazyhorseranchaz]

Love views

[@JockeSelin]

Love it!

[@Thettnkk]

love your home

[@ozzy7221]

This is a really nice house ive ever since i started watching these videos ive been wanting to build something like this

[@latinlingo44]

Very nice home

[@Dackelone]

Love this haus! Now all I would need is a garage. :))

[@GEhotpants101]

They live in a field of wild flowers... I have found my new life's goal. I want to live in a field of wild flowers...

[@MsElke11]

and cherry trees. yum!

[@DanieleSilva-mf3rs]

Que lindo! Sou apaixonada por casas de pedras, aqui no Brasil não se vê tanto.

[@yonglandie]

Adorable! and I also have this mind to equip my little bedroom.

[@crazyhorseranchaz]

Stone is beautiful for sure, cool in summer, cold in winter but great place,, love it. Put solar heat in the walls and you have super place. Out buildings add your place a castle. Few animals, garden, trim trees, yea great life

[@BjkxeDKjsje]

The stone work ❤️

[@guvidissima]

a little piece of heaven..

[@michaeldoster4847]

Amazing Esthetics! Great Design. Solar Panels? Grid? When You Want To Watch Tv, Open A Window! Great Stuff!

[@NamqulOnly]

like your vids always :)

[@mrsluckyladybug]

This is grate, Beautiful.

[@petemavus2948]

Great!

[@SushiLeader]

awesome location

[@37Raffaella]

Magnificent.....

[@jesywheights375]

que libertá ý Bonito pará viviér 😮☺😍❤

[@kirstendirksen]

I would guess that at the tallest point it isn't more than 16 feet high. I'm about 6 feet tall and on both floors there was probably about 2 feet above my head (at the highest point upstairs.. there was less near the head of the bed where it slopes down).

[@petemavus2948]

Kirsten, It is so refreshing that even after you put so much quality into the creation of these wonderfully informative videos that you also clarify, further educate and allow us to share the same thirst and joy with your ongoing replies to our comments. You too are a joy and like a few others ( Jay Shafer, Bryce etc.) true KZbin Gems! Thank You for ALL YOU DO ! Stay Well, Sincerely, Pete.

[@Stonks519]

Bravo

[@NzMaze]

love that couch

[@tximeleta35]

Ikea

[@4ohm531]

Great