Moorish architecture
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Project • By Studio Arte architecture & design • Private Houses
Casa Fé
Studioarte has merged Arabic ornamentation with whitewashed geometry in this sophisticated coastal sanctuary. Completely reconstructed across two levels, the traditional facade showcases patterned screen entries that would look at home in India, Andalusia or Isfahan. One of the defining features of this style is the use of repetitive patterns and motifs. These patterns are often inspired by the natural world and are used to create intricate designs that are both beautiful and meaningful. The geometry of the designs is precise and exact, giving the structures a sense of order and stability.
Zavial Studio
Zavial Studio
Zavial Studio
Another key element of this style is the use of light. The clean lines and shapes of the archit... More
News • News • 10 Dec 2020
Thick wall conceals the light and airy ‘House of Nuns’
Located in Lagos, Portgula, Casa das Freiras or the ‘House of the Nuns’ by Mario Martins Atelier is a patio house concept built on the site of a former vehicle workshop. It is located behind a massive white rendered wall, measuring more than 1m in thickness. The ancient tranquility coming from this division between house and street stems from the region’s Moorish history.
Mario Martins Atelier
Behind the massive wall, a light house with smooth finished concrete and impressively expansive glass walls is revealed.
Mario Martins Atelier
A central patio with a swimming pool is the heart and key organizing principle of the house, serving as a point of entry, source of natural light and social space. &nb... More