The Park House, designed by Paulo Martins Arq&Design, is a captivating residential project in Aveiro, Portugal, that seamlessly blends historic charm with contemporary elegance. Transformed from a deteriorated Art Nouveau building, this house unfolds towards the city’s verdant heart, its stony facade carved with intricate plant, animal, and human elements that celebrate the passage of time.
Madalena House is a contemporary two-story residence nestled in the picturesque parish of Madalena in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. Designed by Paulo Martins Arq&Design in 2022, this architectural gem masterfully balances privacy and openness.
The overlapping pure volumes create a visual barrier from the street, while the interior boasts fluid living spaces, large glass spans, and private patios that ensure a seamless indoor-outdoor experience.
Dive into the inspiring world of Casa dos Oleiros, an emblem of urban revitalization in the historic center of Castelo Branco, Portugal. This two-story house, designed by Paulo Martins Arq&Design in 2020, expertly merges contemporary minimalism with the city’s rich past.
Casa dos Oleiros maintains its original façade while showcasing a fully modernized interior that delivers comfort, functionality, and style. Natural light floods the space thanks to the thoughtful design, and a strategically placed skylight offers a view of the nearby castle, a constant reminder of the city’s vibrant history.
A fusion of quality materials and simple elegance, this dwelling sets a trend in urban living and represents a beacon of hope for the revival of declining city centers.
Uncover the Beira Mar House, a sleek, narrow home in Aveiro, Portugal, the “Venice of Portugal” known for its picturesque canals. Paulo Martins Arq&Design brilliantly revives traditional city living with an intimate contact to the outdoors, in a home where the sea’s salt-kissed air and the call of seagulls is your daily soundscape.
Transformed from a plot of land just 30 meters long and 2.5 meters wide (approximately 98ft x 8ft), this modern property emerges as a habitable corridor, interplaying light, surprise, and discovery with its thoughtful design. Bask in the house’s dualistic personality: an interior characterized by a soothing dark ambiance, and a radiant, light-infused exterior due to its reflective white surface.
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