![Architecture Ideas - The design of the house includes two volumes, one that is vertical and closed off, which houses the bedrooms, bathrooms, stairs, and storage, while the second volume is horizontal and transparent, meant for entertaining. #Architecture #ModernHouse](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-house-design-with-glass-room-240719-1240-01-800x390.jpg)
Photography © Adria Goula
Bernat Llauradó Auquer of architecture firm tallerdarquitectura, has completed Casa Nostra, a new house in Bordils, Spain.
The design of the house includes two volumes, one that’s vertical and closed off, which houses the bedrooms, bathrooms, stairs, and storage, while the second volume is horizontal and transparent, meant for entertaining.
![Architecture Ideas - The design of the house includes two volumes, one that is vertical and closed off, which houses the bedrooms, bathrooms, stairs, and storage, while the second volume is horizontal and transparent, meant for entertaining. #Architecture #ModernHouse](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-house-design-with-glass-room-240719-1240-02-800x882.jpg)
Photography © Adria Goula
The horizontal component of the house has large wood-framed sliding glass walls that open to the garden on both sides.
![The horizontal component of this modern house has large wood-framed sliding glass walls that open to the garden on both sides. #GlassWalls #SldiingGlassDoors](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-house-design-with-glass-room-240719-1240-03-800x810.jpg)
Photography © Adria Goula
Inside, there’s an open floor plan with the living room enjoying a fireplace with built-in storage on either side.
![This modern house has an open floor plan with the living room enjoying a fireplace with built-in storage on either side. #The two glass walls have sliding doors that open to the garden. #LivingRoom #Fireplace #GlassWalls](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-living-room-with-glass-walls-240719-1241-04-800x810.jpg)
Photography © Adria Goula
The opposite end of the open floor plan includes a kitchen with a long island. Behind the kitchen are stairs to access the bedrooms.
![The wood ceiling in this modern house adds a natural touch to the all white kitchen. #KitchenDesign #WhiteKitchen](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-white-kitchen-design-240719-1242-05-800x400.jpg)
Photography © Adria Goula
There’s also a home office, that shows off the wood shutters on the windows.
![Home Office Ideas - This home office has a single wood desk that can be used by two people, and is connected to a wood bookshelf. #HomeOffice #Desk #WoodDeskIdeas](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-home-office-wood-shutters-240719-1242-06-800x533.jpg)
Photography © Adria Goula
On the second floor, there’s also an open play area with a day-bed.
![This modern house has a small play area with a daybed and storage on the second floor. #PlayArea #DayBed](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-reading-nook-wood-shutters-240719-1243-07-800x533.jpg)
Photography © Adria Goula | Developers: Judith Oller Badenas & Bernat Llauradó Auquer | Architect: Bernat Llauradó Auquer – tallerdarquitectura | Structural engineer: STAC enginyeria | Contractor: Construccions Sadurni-Peraferrer S.L.
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