Casa do Sul Embraces Easy-Breezy Aljezur Lifestyle

Set on Portugal’s Costa Vicentina near the town of Aljezur, Casa do Sul is a white block with an L-shaped plan that embraces its setting while opening up to farmlands and the ocean. Distinção and Serra round out the home’s mix of warm woods and natural tan hues. Both names reference an Alentejo word for slope and are characterized by sloping shapes – the furnishings are inspired by the “easy-going beach life of the musicians, surfers, and farmers who call Costa Vicentina home”.

A spacious living room with a high, wooden-beamed ceiling and large sliding glass doors.

Traditional design and layout

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The Casa do Sul is a traditional house, both in form and construction. Designed as a holiday home, it emphasizes comfort and meets the essential needs of its function, combining the useful with the pleasurable.

The house follows an L-shaped plan, separating private and social spaces. It features four en-suite bedrooms and an open social space combining living room, dining room and kitchen.

Cozy living room with wooden ceiling, rustic furniture, and abstract wall art.

Social interaction and simplicity

The design emphasizes social interaction, with rooms kept to a minimum to highlight the vast common space, encouraging shared moments and a sense of belonging.

Additional features include an open kitchen that extends to an alfresco dining area and a pool facing the home’s panoramic views, creating the perfect place for relaxation and recreation.

Modern rustic kitchen with wooden beams, built-in cabinets, and woven pendant lights.

Incorporation of local elements

One of the most striking elements is the outdoor lobby, which includes a small basin for washing feet or surfboards after a day at the beach. This detail is reminiscent of the traditional water features found in Alentejo homes, providing a shady and refreshing transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Minimalist bunk bed setup with wooden frame and sliding glass door in a spacious room.

Materials and Aesthetics

Materials were deliberately simple and locally sourced, reflecting the region’s limited resources and the constraints of a modest budget, while retaining an authentic aesthetic.

Casa do Sul is simple, functional and beautiful, reflecting Aljezur’s relaxed lifestyle and natural environment.

Warm, minimalist bedroom with large wooden wardrobes and a window overlooking a lush garden.
Modern outdoor kitchen and dining area with minimalist design and natural elements.
A modern, minimalist building with a stone retaining wall and lush native vegetation.
Architectural design featuring a modern, minimalist building with a tiled roof and large windows.
A modern white building with a red tile roof and a pool, set against a hilly, rural landscape.

Photography by Francisco Nogueira
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- by Matt Watts

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