{"id":1178681,"date":"2026-08-31T08:16:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T08:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1178681\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T08:16:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T08:16:32","slug":"a-small-piece-of-architecture-that-connects-local-building-traditions-with-collective-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1178681\/","title":{"rendered":"A small piece of architecture that connects local building traditions with collective use"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>name:<\/strong>\u00a0backdirwas_5<br \/><strong>designer:<\/strong>\u00a0Studio Carraldo<br \/><strong>author site:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/studio.carraldo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Studio Carraldo<\/a><\/p>\n<p> The oven stands on a solid concrete base cast using formwork made from round timber logs sourced from the surrounding forests. This construction refers to the traditional log building techniques found in the nearby farmhouses, translating their character into a contemporary architectural language. The oven\u2019s combustion chamber is formed as a dome of refractory firebricks. The dome stores the heat generated during firing and reflects it back into the interior of the oven, allowing the heat to be retained and used efficiently. The structure is enclosed by a sculptural stainless steel body. At the front, the body continues the width of the concrete base, while its sides taper upwards. A horizontal drip edge forms the upper termination of the oven. The wooden shingles widely used throughout the Alpine region are reinterpreted as large stainless steel panels. Connected through an interlocking system, the individual elements come together to form a precisely assembled outer shell. A small piece of architecture that connects local building traditions with collective use. By: Studio Carraldo | @studio.carraldo Design Team: Valentin Fick, Franka Ruhnau, David Zauels Photographer: Studio Carraldo Edits: Jonas Zauels | @blackbvrds<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"a small piece of architecture that connects local building traditions with collective use 1\" width=\"818\" height=\"1225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a-small-piece-of-architecture-that-connects-local-building-traditions-with-collective-use-1-6a93db63.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>The communal oven against the rugged mountain<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"a small piece of architecture that connects local building traditions with collective use 2\" width=\"818\" height=\"1225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a-small-piece-of-architecture-that-connects-local-building-traditions-with-collective-use-2-6a93db63.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>In harmony with the surrounding existing buildings<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"a small piece of architecture that connects local building traditions with collective use 3\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a-small-piece-of-architecture-that-connects-local-building-traditions-with-collective-use-3-6a93db63.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>The inspiration<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"a small piece of architecture that connects local building traditions with collective use 4\" width=\"818\" height=\"1225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a-small-piece-of-architecture-that-connects-local-building-traditions-with-collective-use-4-6a93db63.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>The interplay of materials<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"a small piece of architecture that connects local building traditions with collective use 5\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a-small-piece-of-architecture-that-connects-local-building-traditions-with-collective-use-5-6a93db63.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>The flames glowing through the stainless steel shell<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"a small piece of architecture that connects local building traditions with collective use 6\" width=\"818\" height=\"1225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a-small-piece-of-architecture-that-connects-local-building-traditions-with-collective-use-6-6a93db63.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>Quietly nestled within nature<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"a small piece of architecture that connects local building traditions with collective use 7\" width=\"818\" height=\"1225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a-small-piece-of-architecture-that-connects-local-building-traditions-with-collective-use-7-6a93db63.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>Fired up<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyload\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"a small piece of architecture that connects local building traditions with collective use 8\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/a-small-piece-of-architecture-that-connects-local-building-traditions-with-collective-use-8-6a93db63.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>The chimney, like a spaceship landed in the village<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>name:<\/strong>\u00a0backdirwas_5<br \/><strong>designer:<\/strong>\u00a0Studio Carraldo<br \/><strong>author site:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/studio.carraldo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Studio Carraldo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"name:\u00a0backdirwas_5designer:\u00a0Studio Carraldoauthor site:\u00a0Studio Carraldo The oven stands on a solid concrete base cast using formwork made from 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