{"id":113985,"date":"2022-05-23T09:15:11","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T13:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=113985"},"modified":"2022-05-19T08:04:42","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T12:04:42","slug":"contemporary-architecture-basque-landscape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/inspiration\/collections\/contemporary-architecture-basque-landscape\/","title":{"rendered":"Basking in Natural Beauty: 6 Contemporary Architecture Projects Set in the Basque Landscape"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Nestled amongst the Pyrenees mountains, on either side of the border between France and Spain, lies the breathtaking Basque country. The Basque people date to the Lower Palaeolithic period and little is known of this autonomous community prior to the Roman Empire’s occupation. Following centuries of unrest, the Basque region is known today for its fiert\u00e9 <\/em>that lies in its distinct customs, culture, language, cuisine and breathtaking landscapes.<\/p>\n

Once in the Basque region, a distinct architecture can be recognized. The traditional\u00a0baserri<\/em><\/a> Basque-style home coats the landscape. Found both in Spain and France, the baserri <\/em>is a half-timbered or stone farmhouse. Characteristics of this dwelling are sloping roofs, a three-storied layout and internal wooden walls. Each region in the Basque country has its own interpretation of this traditional baserri <\/em>structure. For example, the Biarritz region was heavily influenced by Napoleon III, and due to this, you will find many seaside castles and mansions built in the Napoleon-esque 19th-century style. Meanwhile, in Hossegor, Art Deco heavily influenced the region’s traditional architecture.<\/p>\n

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