#house in portugal

The condominium is composed of four houses located in Abuxarda, Portugal, developed from a layout that seeks to take advantage of the topography, solar exposure, and the existing natural surroundings. The ensemble presents itself as a contemporary architectural composition, marked by overlapping horizontal volumes, large glazed surfaces, spacious terraces, and a constant relationship between interior and exterior. The placement of the four residential units was designed in a staggered manner, allowing each house to benefit from privacy, open views, and its own outdoor areas, while maintaining the formal coherence of the whole. The overall reading of the condominium reveals an architecture of clean lines, where the rigorous geometry of the v... More

The philosophical concept rests on the idea of ​​permanence and lightness: the house is implanted in the terrain and is formed by concrete slabs as if recognizing the memory of the place, respecting its presence and integrating it as the foundation of the project. João Morgado João Morgado The garden on the slabs emerges as an inversion of the traditional concept of fertile soil. Here, nature is not merely a support, but a conquest. Vegetation settles on the concrete, creating a dialogue between the organic and the mineral, between what grows and what remains. This garden does not seek to conceal the concrete, but rather to enhance it, allowing it to emerge and participate in the composition of the space. Jo&atil... More

The commission was clear: to design a singular dwelling, a future house and a true home. The plot itself, however, presented as an ordinary urban lot, regular and flat, without distinguishing features, facing a car-friendly street and set within a hybrid urban landscape, seemingly disordered and shifting depending on one’s point of view.Within this context, the act of designing proved demanding. The main challenge was to transform a place without identity into the central reference of everyday life for those who inhabit it, turning an undifferentiated urban plot into the one place one truly wants to live. Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tavares Studio Ivo Tav... More

Set on a plot surrounded by nature and light, Vila Pima is spread across a single floor in an “L” shape, embracing the outside space as the central element of daily life. GV+A The social area, where the living room and kitchen merge into a single gesture, extends outwards through a wooden pergola that filters natural light and introduces a movement of shadows across the day. The swimming pool extends the visual horizon from the main spaces of the house, establishing a direct relationship between the interior and the surrounding landscape. GV+A The four suites are organized in a functional and sheltered way, ensuring comfort and privacy. On the lower level, a technical basement includes a garage with capacity for five... More

This project concerns a single-family dwelling set on a plot with a steep natural slope and a privileged view over a surrounding landscape rich in vegetation and close to a body of water. The layout of the house takes advantage of the topography, sitting on a partially suspended platform that provides a continuous visual connection with the horizon and subtle integration with the surrounding nature. Hra-Lisboa Hra-Lisboa Hra-Lisboa The architectural proposal is based on a volumetric composition marked by horizontal lines and overlapping planes, defining a contemporary, minimalist, and elegant language. The large glazed openings play a central role, allowing the fusion between interior and exterior, creating spacious, bright... More