In this rehabilitation project, Villa Alverca, an old two-story single-family house, was completely renovated and expanded to provide better functionality and comfort. Located on a 76m² plot, the intervention respected the traditional stone masonry facades, maintaining harmony with the urban surroundings. However, due to the state of abandonment of the construction, some parts, such as staircases and interior walls, needed to be redone, allowing the optimization of previously very subdivided and cramped interior spaces.
The proposal also included the creation of a recessed third floor, taking advantage of the roof space to build a terrace, which offers views and an external seating area. This addition was designed to be discreet while maintaining volumetric harmony with the adjacent buildings.
The new functional organization is distributed over three floors, highlighting an open space kitchen and living room on the ground floor, two bedrooms with individual bathrooms on the second floor, and a small office area and terrace on the third floor. This remodeling not only restores the house for modern use, but also preserves its historical essence, ensuring a balance between traditional and contemporary.
