Located in Matosinhos, Portugal, Casa da Fonte Velha is a contemporary family home designed by Martins Pimenta – Arquitetura e Construção. This project, completed in 2023, focuses on creating a harmonious living space that seamlessly integrates with the outdoors, providing a perfect environment for hosting friends and family.
Welcome Beyond‘s Monte das Casolas in Grândola, Portugal, offers a serene escape with five thoughtfully designed cabins, each immersed in nature and providing a sense of privacy. Ideal for families, these 100-square-metre dwellings feature three bedrooms and are strategically oriented to prevent direct visibility between neighbors.
Complementing the cabins, the project also includes a refurbished historic house and a repurposed stone animal shelter, now serving as a versatile yoga shala and a private rental property.
In Porto, Portugal, the Em Paralelo architecture firm has unveiled its new 110m2 office space, seamlessly blending design, memory, and family ties. Designed in 2023, this office project, titled “On the Balcony,” pays homage to the firm’s founder’s late father, who played a pivotal role in the firm’s inception. By integrating the concept of “interior design” into their architectural vision, Em Paralelo has created a versatile, welcoming workspace that encourages creativity, collaboration, and contemplation.
DP Arquitectos‘ Casa Na Romeira in Santarém, Portugal, is a captivating house that seamlessly blends into its natural surroundings. Designed in 2023, this residential project aims to model the very place it occupies on the periphery of Romeira. By embracing the existing landscape, the design creates a humanized and concrete living space, structuring it with meaning and purpose to provide a visually compelling reference point within the urban and rural context.
The renovation of the AF Flat in Viseu, Portugal, by Artspazios Architecture & Design, showcases a captivating blend of form and function. Featuring a sculptural, round staircase that serves as a dynamic focal point, this apartment project seamlessly incorporates curves to evoke a sense of flowing movement and natural balance. The designers have crafted a refined and elegant kitchen, providing a versatile backdrop that adds a touch of sophistication to the space.
Designed by the renowned architecture firm spaceworkers, the Pavilion in the Garden project in Mouriz, Portugal is a captivating exploration of the harmonious relationship between architecture, nature, and human experience. This minimalist and modernist structure, completed in 2022, transcends the boundaries of physical construction, serving as a philosophical manifestation of simplicity, purity, and integration with the surrounding natural environment.
Combining historical charm and contemporary design, the Covelo House in Porto, Portugal, offers a captivating reinterpretation of the city’s iconic urban islands. Designed by the acclaimed architecture firm spaceworkers, this two-story residence expertly blends the traditional and the modern, creating a harmonious living space that celebrates the unique character of its historic setting.
Featuring a compact footprint of just 4 meters by 4 meters, the Covelo House showcases how thoughtful design can transform even the smallest of spaces into a refined and inviting home.
Artspazios Architecture & Design has thoughtfully crafted the interior of the Terra Sense Retreat in the picturesque town of Videmonte, Portugal. This 2023 project seamlessly integrates the tranquil natural surroundings, offering a serene sanctuary for visitors. By employing a rich palette of materials and textures, combined with strategically placed windows that provide glimpses of the enchanting outdoors, the design team has achieved a harmonious balance between the interior and exterior spaces.