Architecture portugal

Founded in 1977, NAOS is present in 130 countries and is responsible for three recognized cosmetics brands (Bioderma, Institut Esthderm, and Etat Pur) produced according to ecobiology concepts. For its office in the WTC Building in Carnaxide, NAOS Portugal challenged Vector Mais to create a comfortable and inspiring working environment for its team. Vector Mais Vector Mais Vector Mais Vector Mais Vector Mais Vector Mais The design reflects the brand's identity and connection with the dermatological universe, incorporating rounded shapes and organic lines. It promotes a space that favors well-being and creativity. Sustainability, a central theme in the NAOS universe, was translated into physical space through e... More

We present an exclusive look at the work of ECEP – Engenharia e Construção, S.A., captured through the lens of photographer specialized in architectural photography, Silva Resende. The entire framework of the project was carefully supplied and applied by Dufepi, a reference company in the sector, recognized for its quality, accuracy and commitment to excellence. Collaboration with Dufepi ensured a high standard finish, contributing significantly to the aesthetic and functional success of the venture. www.silvaresende.com www.silvaresende.com www.silvaresende.com www.silvaresende.com www.silvaresende.com The company ECEP, recognized for excellence and innovation in the construction sector, is h... More

Located in the singular fishing village of Ericeira, The Capsule Cafe has converted an uncharacteristic commercial space into a restaurant with unique features, associated with a “kitchen project” concept that serve as a base for different chefs and gastronomic experiences. Francisco Nogueira The project's starting point was the identity characteristics of the surroundings, with special emphasis on the chromatic palette - the blue and white, dominant in most of the buildings’ facades, the sky, the clouds and the Atlantic, reinterpreting them and endowing the space with the desired contemporaneity and expressiveness. Francisco Nogueira In the conception of this small cafe and restaurant, informality and the desi... More

This project for a single-family house stands out for its adaptation to the terrain's unevenness and the fluid interaction between internal and external spaces. The residence, distributed over two floors, was designed to take advantage of the 3 meter natural slope, offering practical access and dividing the common and private areas in a functional way. Villarch Studio Villarch Studio The entire lot is surrounded by green spaces, which contributes significantly to the quality of life of its residents. The presence of green areas favors a healthier environment, providing direct contact with nature and adequate space for outdoor activities, leisure and coexistence, also promoted by the external eating area. The house designed in nat... More

O projeto de Agroturismo da Villa Ermio cria um ambiente de descanso e conexão com a natureza, aproveitando as vistas arborizadas e a tranquilidade do Vale de Sancho. A arquitetura foi pensada para se integrar suavemente no terreno, respeitando o seu desnível natural e trabalhando com curvas que acompanham a topografia, criando uma volumetria fluida e discreta. As paredes de xisto e outros materiais locais reforçam o diálogo entre tradição e modernidade, enquanto as amplas aberturas permitem que a luz natural e as vistas panorâmicas façam parte do ambiente interior, proporcionando uma experiência de relaxamento em harmonia com a paisagem envolvente. Villarch Studio Villarc... More

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. Villarch Studio Villarch Studio     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 sea... More

The external spaces of modern homes have always been precious, but they have never been as valued as in recent years. Several factors made us rethink and value the additional areas of houses, leading to the massive use of balconies and terraces across the country! villarch This client asked us to completely transform his rooftop balcony on a building on the Atlantic coast, creating an outdoor leisure and cooking space. To achieve this, we replaced the metal cover with a retractable glass one, electronically controlled, allowing the lighting and ventilation to be adjusted as needed. The project includes a gourmet outdoor kitchen, equipped with custom-made furniture and a personalized island that offers practicality and meets the taste... More

A beach retreat embraced by the natural reserve.Three ground-level volumes resting on the dunes, between the rice fields and the serene beaches of Comporta. Caption A conceptual structure with wooden slats that intertwines and protects them from the Alentejo Coast sun, in the poetic organic shade of the reeds, this summer oasis where spaces are articulated in union with nature. Caption The modulation of the surroundings was inspired by the local nature, reflecting the dance of the dunes and the wild flora of the rice fields. From the exterior with a biophilic touch, nature is brought inside, with carefully chosen local species to harmonize the interior with the rice fields and dunes. Exterior spaces designed for serene contempl... More

Casa Lioz is located on sloping land, at the top of a hill, with an outstanding view of an estuary and the outline of the golden cliffs that border the bay of Lagos. To the north, the view extends to the outline of a mountain range and the green fields in between. Through an organic path of ramps and steps, the entrance of the house is reached.  This path is made up of different levels and floors, interspersed with various patios, different shapes and a surprising luminosity which varies throughout the day.  This light is sometimes reflected, absorbed by the marble roughness that partially covers the building, whose weight contrasts with the brightness of the white that covers many volumes that make up this house. © Ferna... More

The "Twin Houses" foresaw the construction of two side-by-side Villas, developed in 2 floors above ground level and an annex located on the side of the main building. This project also includes generous areas for green spaces, outdoor living areas and a swimming pool. PACHECOSANTOS | Arquitectos It is a project with a high level of rigor, also due to the challenge we set ourselves: to present two houses that, in a first analysis would be the same, but somehow, also acquire distinct personalities, even if through small details. PACHECOSANTOS | Arquitectos We tried, with the choice of materials (light tones and wood), spatial organization and an apparent simple volumetry to generate a game between light and shadow, that associated... More

The plot – rectangular and slender – is surrounded by tall buildings on the sides and back, which encloses it, and by the road on the front side.Right from the start, the intention was to have a one-story house, which, due to its urban context, would always be surrounded by the refereed taller buildings. Alexander Bogorodskiy The interior and exterior privacy of the house was, therefore, one of the main challenges of this project.A private outdoor space was also intended. However, instead of the common backyard, the approach was to provide a middleyard, in order to achieve some privacy in the outdoor space. The house was designed in a “C” shape, turning its back to the surroundings and facing an interior patio... More

Casa Boa Esperanca is a historic landmark building perched on the edge of a small promontory in the fishing village of Ferragudo, Algarve, Southern Portugal. Due to local planning policies, several restrictions were placed on the building. This led to the need for a careful and sensitive approach to the restoration. The concept consisted primarily of the installation of new timber structures within the existing walls. This solution enabled open spaces to be created within the existing footprint and views of the sea to be greatly enhanced. The new structural elements of the renovation were left exposed and a large studio space was created within the former roof void. The building is flooded with light due to the insertion of several ro... More

Nested in the middle of a vast piece of land, surrounded by nature and just a short distance from the sea, this Algarvian-style house is perfectly integrated with the surroundings.  Fernando Guerra Fernando Guerra Fernando Guerra The house has a natural feeling, the indoor and outdoor living spaces are constantly communicating, the Santa Caterina tiles give an earthy ground while the total white high ceilings and the sun-kissed terrace bring comfort and elegance to the complex. A home for life. Fernando Guerra Fernando Guerra Fernando Guerra More

Casa Arco Iris is a project which remodels the 1990s-built detached villa located adjacent to a golf course in the Algarve. The concept specified the use of white marble, typical of Portuguese architecture during the past century.  The use of the same material on all of the internal and external surface areas creates a collective feeling of fluidity and elegance which add to the sense of light and space.  The architectural dark timber staircase provides a sculptured link between levels and is lit from above by a large skylight.  Ultramarino, the in-house interior design element of the studio designed the ‘white concept’ for the whole interior, including the kitchen and bathroom elements.  The gardens wer... More