Stripped back to its fundamentals, with honest materials and spare in its use of space this stone studio references not only the simplest finca or stone outbuilding but also the many Roman ruins that dot this area of Spain. Yes, these photos are very architectural (translated as an interior designer would have added a few more worldly comforts whereas an architect likes to photograph the essence of their design form) but the simplicity of living in this rural setting is beauty distilled. Noa studio by Tarragona-based NUA arquitectures.

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