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The Salt House
David Mattu

The Salt House

The Salt House is located in the picturesque fishing village of olhão. In the bairro of sete cotovelos, the second oldest bairro (area) of Olhão. Just 50m from the seafront. The house is 120 years old and made out of stone and limestone mortar with domed brick ceilings, with succeeded extensions throughout its lifeline that removed most of its character. The main propose of this renovation was to bring back as much as possible of the original house while making sure it would allow for the comforts of today.

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Particular attention was dedicated to natural light and views. All architectural traditional forms were respected, including the traditional ‘açoteia’. The house was destined to for a holiday rental for couples so a romantic feel was intended with the use of french furniture and soft colors.

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2016
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