The plot of land, located in the subdivision on the site of the former enclosure of the Monastery of Pedroso in Vila Nova de Gaia, was devoid of trees and vegetation. The only feature present on the site was the granite wall of the vehicle gate, which has the same design as those of the other lots.

The house was designed for two brothers who share the garden and the garage. The interior layout is similar, with a living room, kitchen, laundry room, and three bedrooms with bathrooms, but the spaces are on different floors and the relationship with the exterior is different. To ensure greater privacy inside the spaces, we designed several patios on both floors, where two jacuzzis were placed adjacent to the living rooms.

In the garden, typical regional trees were planted, and small granite walls were built using local stone to retain the slightly sloping terrain. Along the external access route to the house, a permeable pavement composed of natural aggregates bonded with resin was used to ensure soil permeability.