Introducing Casa da Ria, a post-modern hotel nestled in the heart of Sítio do Arroio, Algarve, Portugal. Designed by the talented Frederico Cruz, this masterpiece combines artistic elegance and technical precision to create a luxurious and inviting atmosphere. Known for its captivating beauty, Algarve’s stunning coastline is effortlessly echoed in the hotel’s earthy color palette and sophisticated interiors.
Explore the stunning HL Apartment, a contemporary redesign by ESQVTA | interior design & architecture, nestled in the heart of Porto, Portugal.
Overlooking the beautiful Douro River, this top-floor apartment boasts breathtaking views and a unique blend of industrial and modern design elements. Experience an oasis of color and creativity that caters to the individuality of each occupant.
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.
Caldeira House is a stunning transformation of a 19th-century building in the historic center of Vila Nova de Foz Coa, Portugal. Designed by FP-A, this contemporary residence marries historical architectural elements with modern design, creating a unique and inviting living space.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of the region, Caldeira House is a perfect example of architectural preservation and innovation.
Escape to a private oasis in Carvoeiro, Portugal, with breathtaking views of the ocean and surrounding vegetation. Designed by Marlene Uldschmidt Architects, Casa dos Mores is a two-story house that blends seamlessly into the natural surroundings with full-height windows and timber and glass materials. The design creates a harmonious balance between indoors and outdoors, maximizing the sensation of nature within the walls.
Introducing Pa.te.os, a set of guesthouses located in Portugal designed by Aires Mateus & Associados in 2020.
These guesthouses are integrated into the Primosfera landscape like ruins lost in time and designed to take full advantage of the nature surrounding them. The walls, as boundaries, evoke houses and the unique matter used to draw the enclosures creates tension between them with the spaces generating openings and negatives in these presences.
Set in the Sintra-Cascais National Park near Praia Grande beach in Colares, Portugal, House in Praia Grande is the perfect blend of a built structure and nature. Designed by Atelier Data in 2022, the house takes advantage of the existing pine trees, sun orientation, and topography, resulting in a volumetric composition of different volumes and a central clearing with a water plane. The project also incorporates a set of ecological principles, such as the use of sustainable wood and natural materials, to ensure the longevity and quality of the solutions.
Experience a charming rehabilitation project of an old sawmill, located in the historic center of Oeiras, a small town near Lisbon, Portugal. House in the Sawmill, designed by Homestorming in 2020, preserves the volume and the gable roof of the original construction to create a modern house.
Three interior patios and the use of slats and generous windows allow for new visual relations with the exterior, creating unexpected frameworks. On the inside, the main social area, on the ground floor, offers a very characteristic atmosphere and light.