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TM House
Ivo Tavares Studio

TM House

A TM House is a T4 typology house, located in the parish of Lamelas - a predominantly rustic area - located on the south side of Santo Tirso.

The house seeks a deliberate connection between all its spaces, with respect to the functional relationship of interior and exterior areas and experiences.

photo_credit Ivo Tavares Studio
Ivo Tavares Studio
photo_credit Ivo Tavares Studio
Ivo Tavares Studio

It seeks to explore and embrace the limits of its implantation site, with the shape of its natural concrete roof that shelters - in addition to its functional program - some exterior patios, in an interesting play of solid and void, shade and natural light.

The main concept for the interior of the TM House aims at the best framing and greater (controlled) exposure to sunlight. In this way, the interior spaces benefit, expanding the visual limits of each one.

photo_credit Ivo Tavares Studio
Ivo Tavares Studio
photo_credit Ivo Tavares Studio
Ivo Tavares Studio

Inside, a free plan is designed with an "L" shape, and composed of an entrance hall, which also connects to the outdoor pool, and the respective distribution corridor that leads to the generous common room and kitchen, laundry room and respective support patio. On its east side, all the private areas are developed: an office, two bedrooms with private bathrooms, and the master suite.

photo_credit Ivo Tavares Studio
Ivo Tavares Studio
photo_credit Ivo Tavares Studio
Ivo Tavares Studio

On the south-facing exterior, the shape of the house is developed around a rectangular pool and the respective leisure area, with a living space and barbecue area.

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Ivo Tavares Studio
photo_credit Ivo Tavares Studio
Ivo Tavares Studio

Team:

Architects: Inception Architects Studio

Builder: AGM Group

Inspection: Inception Architects Studio

Engineering: Alberto Ribeiro

Landscape: Inception Architects Studio

Photographer: Ivo Tavares Studio

photo_credit Ivo Tavares Studio
Ivo Tavares Studio
photo_credit Ivo Tavares Studio
Ivo Tavares Studio

Materials Used:

Revigrês: Oxford Exterior and interior ceramics

Secil: Concrete

Viero Robbialac: Capoto

Sanindusa: Sanitary

Cinca: Pastilha Piscina

A Cimenteira do Louro: Outdoor paving blocks

Anicolor: Aluminum Frames

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Product spec sheet

Outdoor paving blocks
Aluminum Frames
Pool
Exterior and interior ceramics
Sanitaryware
Concrete

Project data

Project Year
2022
Building Area
615 m2
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