盐屋位于帕维罗斯塔历史中心的边缘，所有的街道都以垂直的角度交叉在临海的网格上。帕维罗斯塔气候温润，风力强劲，因此建筑采用厚实的单体石灰抹灰砖建造，不需要额外的保温材料。一层楼建筑的横截面设计灵感来自于该地区盛行的传统渔民房屋，其内部开阔的空间达到了建筑的全部高度和宽度。
Salt House is located on the edge of the Pavilosta historical center where all the streets cross at perpendicular angles on a grid that abuts the sea. Pāvilosta has a temperate climate and strong wind, so the building was constructed with thick, monolithic, lime-plastered blocks, with no additional insulation necessary. The cross-section of the one-story building was inspired by traditional fishermen’s houses prevalent in the area, with an interior that opens to the building’s full height and width.
在内部，开放和封闭的空间重叠，提供了一个既开放又亲密的半透明空间。建筑师对建筑理念的设想是，要考虑传统、气候、景观、材料和工艺的生态、当地工匠和建筑者的能力、当代技术要求、客户的需求和预算等诸多因素。
Within, open and closed spaces overlap, providing a semi-transparent space of both openness and intimacy. The architect’s vision of how the architectural concept should be made is to consider tradition, climate, landscape, ecology both of materials and processes, abilities of local craftsmen and builders, contemporary technological requirements, needs and budget of the client, and many more.
为了创造她精妙的建筑语言，建筑师Brigita Bula将这些方面都考虑到了，只有这样才能诞生出符合当地和人们思想的建筑。盐屋就是对上述所有问题和考虑的回答，地点和时间都很准确–现在的拉脱维亚帕维罗斯塔。房子距离利帕亚50公里，距离首都里加250公里，就在帕维洛斯塔的海边–一个渔民、水上运动爱好者、自然爱好者聚集的海滨小城，气氛宁静。镇子的历史中心充满了低矮的拱形屋顶房屋，并拥有历史上独特的正交街道规划。
To create her subtle architectural language, architect Brigita Bula takes into account all these aspects, and only then architecture that fits into the place and minds of the people is born. Salt House is the answer to all the questions and considerations above, in the exact place and time – Pavilosta, Latvia, now. The house is located 50 kilometres from Liepaja and 250km from the capital city Riga, right on the seashore of Pavilosta – a small seaside town of fishermen, water sports fans, nature lovers, and a tranquil atmosphere. Town’s historical centre is filled with low gable-roof houses and has a historically unique orthogonal street plan.
每一条垂直相交的街道最终都会通向海滩，远远就能看到大海，形成一种特殊的氛围。240平方米的单层住宅在海边草地上，作为一个简单、狭长的水平体量，在周围起伏的景观中画出一条细细的海浪线，在现有的生物群落中尽可能地留下小的印记。屋前的花坛色彩斑斓、生机盎然，是从周围草地上选取和培育当地的植物、草药、花卉而制成的。房子让人联想到一个沙丘，它能把海风带来的盐分全部吸住。
Each of the perpendicularly intersecting streets eventually leads to the beach, and the sea can be seen from afar, creating a special atmosphere. 240-square-metre, one-storey house is set in a seaside meadow as a simple, narrow, elongated horizontal volume that draws a thin sea wave-like line in the surrounding undulating landscape, leaving as small an imprint in the existing biotope as possible. The colourful and lively flowerbed in the front of the house is made by selecting and cultivating local plants, herbs, and flowers from the surrounding meadows. The house reminisces a sand dune that catches all the salt carried by the sea breeze.
因此取名–盐屋。这种想法体现在外墙的天然材料–天然石灰石膏上，它的结构和颜色与粗盐相似。帕维洛斯塔的海边房屋之所以看起来与拉脱维亚其他地方不同，是有一定原因的。例如，帕维洛斯塔的风几乎是水平地吹着雨水，这就是为什么当地的房子从来没有悬空的屋檐。那里海边的气候温和，所以不需要额外的隔热。真正的挑战是如何给房子防风。
Therefore the name – Salt house. This idea is reflected in the natural material of the facade – natural lime plaster, which is similar in its structure and colour to the coarse salt. There are certain reasons why seaside houses in Pavilosta look different from everywhere else in Latvia. For instance, the wind in Pāvilosta blows the rain almost horizontally, and this is why local houses never had overhanging eaves. The climate at the sea there is mild, so no need for extra heat insulation. The real challenge is to windproof the house.
现在当地很难找到能执行高质量防风木缝的工匠。所以选择了500mm厚的加气混凝土砌块作为主体建筑–在这种特殊情况下，它们不需要额外的保温，当地建筑商很容易按照这种施工技术来施工，而且可以提供所需的防风效果。建筑体量的横断面抄袭了周围典型的原始渔民房屋。贯穿整个房屋高度和长度的开放空间与盐屋内部的封闭式房间之间存在着动态的重叠。这种布局营造出宽敞与亲切的交替感，从而像主人每次走过房子时都能欣赏到变化多端的海景。
Nowadays it is difficult to find local craftsmen who can execute high-quality windproof wooden joints. So 500mm thick aerated concrete blocks were chosen for the main construction – in this particular situation they don’t need to be additionally insulated, the construction technology is easy for local builders to follow and it gives the windproofing needed. The cross-section of the building’s volume was copied from original fishermen’s houses typical around the area. There is a dynamic overlap between open space that runs the full height and entire length of the house and enclosed rooms in the interior of Salt House. This layout creates an alternating feeling of spaciousness and intimacy, thus resembling the ever-changing view of the sea that the owners can enjoy every time they walk through the house.
房子里有一个通风系统，提供了一个舒适的气候，不过从房子的每一个房间的卧房门都可以进行自然通风。门都是用同样的外墙材料贴上的。这样窗户就不能打开，没有任何分割，连接了内外空间，提供了不间断的视野。供暖系统集成在地板中，地板由混凝土浇筑而成。房子是一个简单的围护结构，它划定了周围世界的一片区域。
There is a ventilation system in the house, providing a comfortable climate, though natural ventilation is provided through the reclining doors from each room of the house. Doors are plastered with the same facade material. That way windows are not openable and without any division, connecting the inside and outside spaces and providing an uninterrupted view. The heating system is integrated into the floors, which are made of cast concrete. The house is a simple envelope that delimits a piece of the surrounding world.
通过使用真实、自然的材料，它在内部和外部都保持了一种宁静的感觉，没有明显的限制。室内表面不做任何装饰修饰，以暴露建筑材料和技术的本质和自然美。几乎所有的家具和装置都是就地取材，如混凝土铸成的家具、原木桌等，以达到同样的效果。随着建筑的老化，它将保持其优雅和美丽–裂缝或漏锈将符合其形象，因为这只是事物的自然规律。
By using authentic, natural materials, it maintains a tranquil feeling both inside and outside, without visible limits. Interior surfaces are left without any decorative finishing to expose the essence and natural beauty of the construction materials and technologies. Almost all the furniture and fixtures are made locally, e.g. cast concrete furniture, log tables, etc., to provide the same effect. The building will retain its elegance and beauty as it ages – cracks or leaks of rust will fit its image because this is simply the natural order of things.
建筑师：Brigita Bula architects
面积：245平方米
年份：2019年
摄影：Reinis Hofmanis, Valters Videnieks
城市：帕维罗斯塔
国家：拉脱维亚
Architects: Brigita Bula architects
Area: 245 m²
Year: 2019
Photographs: Reinis Hofmanis, Valters Videnieks
City:Pāvilosta
Country:Latvia