"Forestone Cabin is a experimental dwelling designed and built by the 2025 cohort of IAAC - Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia's Master in Ecological Architecture and Advanced Construction, as part of the Bio for Piri initiative. Led by the Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera and funded by the Biodiversity Foundation with European Next Generation funds, this initiative promotes regenerative forestry and the sustainable use of local timber from Pyrenean forests, specifically in Alinyà (Lleida)."
"Conceived as a block of stone that appears to have rolled down the mountain and come to rest naturally on the site, its faceted geometry is composed of inclined walls and a sloping roof that respond to programmatic needs, climatic conditions, and solar exposure. The geometry subtly adjusts ceiling heights and spatial proportions to accommodate different uses within a compact footprint, while carefully positioned openings frame views of the surrounding mountains and enable cross-ventilation."
Forestone Cabin is an experimental two-person dwelling at MónNatura Sort in the Pyrenees, built by IAAC's 2025 Master cohort as part of the Bio for Piri initiative. The project uses local timber from Pyrenean forests in Alinyà (Lleida) to promote regenerative forestry and sustainable timber use. The sculptural form references rocky terrain, appearing as a stone block with faceted geometry of inclined walls and a sloping roof that responds to programmatic needs, climate, and solar exposure. Carefully positioned openings enable cross-ventilation and frame mountain views while operable wooden shutters prevent light pollution for astronomical activities. The exterior uses pine boards charred with the Yakisugi technique, applied by students to increase durability and symbolically reference fire management.
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