Inserted in the natural landscape between the hills of Marco de Canaveses, there is a house called Casa do Esconderijo. It is a pre-existing house, which opens onto the river and needs to be converted into tourist accommodation. For this, it was necessary to think about a construction and expansion project. With the aim of introducing contemporary expression into new architecture, preserving the traditional appearance of local buildings, it was thought to oppose two architectural languages ​​and create a direct relationship between the old and the new.

Thus, the project is done in such a way that the existing part of the house maintains its traditional architectural language, characterized by its traditional materials, namely the perpiano yellow granite. On the lower floor, it will have a modern character, enhanced by the large glass spans facing the Douro River.