MORE FROM SPAIN
Travel broadens the mind, particularly so for designers.
Our recent trip to Spain was illuminating -our small family run hotel (we’ll keep the location a secret!)- had recently added a modern extension of 10 rooms.
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Their approach was to create a light modern space in total contrast to the existing classical stone mill house. The new building sits well in the rural forest setting although a spiky modern building. The picture windows frame the views and cool spaces and sheltered terraces are created to provide refuge from the sun.
In a lavish use of space the building has a broad open spine, leading from reception to the pool – with the bedrooms opening directly onto it.
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Of course of most interest was the lighting.
This wasn’t an afterthought but absolutely integral to the design of the space, both inside and out.
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A wonderfully inspiring space …..