The CL2 House, designed by the renowned architecture firm spaceworkers, is a stunning residential project located in Matosinhos, Portugal. Completed in 2022, this modern house showcases a sleek and minimalist design aesthetic that seamlessly integrates with its surrounding environment. Boasting a harmonious blend of glass, concrete, and natural materials, the CL2 House embodies a contemporary approach to architecture that prioritizes both functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Located in the quaint town of Grândola, Portugal, the Melides House by José Adrião Architects is a stunning example of modern architecture seamlessly blending with the surrounding countryside. This single-family residence, designed in 2023, features a thoughtful layout that maximizes natural light and ventilation, creating a harmonious indoor-outdoor living experience.
The property’s unique characteristics, including its origins as a forester’s or farmer’s retreat, have been skillfully incorporated into the design, preserving the essence of the site while elevating it with contemporary sensibilities.
Vibrant hues and contemporary flair come together in the Lisbon House, a stunning apartment designed by folistudio in the heart of Portugal’s capital. This 2023 project celebrates the city’s rich cultural heritage, blending it with a modern aesthetic that caters to a couple who love to entertain. Inspired by the lively spirit of Lisbon and the cinematic vision of Pedro Almodovar, the home is a dynamic space filled with music, dance, and laughter.
Camarim, the renowned Portuguese architectural firm, has transformed a historic building in Lisbon into a captivating residential masterpiece. House No. 11 – Santa Isabel, designed in 2021, seamlessly blends the building’s early 20th-century charm with a contemporary, bespoke design. Situated between an industrial school and a cemetery, this house has a unique and captivating setting that the architects have expertly navigated, creating a harmonious living space that celebrates its surrounding context.
Situated in the heart of Lisbon, Portugal, the Apartment in Cascais project by Site Specific Arquitectura showcases the transformative power of design. This ground-floor, two-bedroom apartment, originally built in the 1970s, has undergone a complete redesign, establishing a harmonious relationship between the interior and the south-facing terrace. The warm, minimalist palette and the integration of natural materials create a space that is both serene and inviting, a true haven of light and simplicity.
In the serene hills of Torquines de Cima, Odemira, Portugal, the Torquines de Cima Country House emerges as a masterpiece of minimalist design by renowned designer Garcês. Spanning a 5-hectare (12.4-acre) plot, this country house artfully balances its dual functions of housing and tourism through a design that respects the memory of its rural site. With its polished concrete floors and traditional carpentry, the house forms a harmonious connection with its natural surroundings, offering serene views and fostering a sustainable living environment.
Designed by UrbanCore Architects in 2016, the Assunção House in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal, is a single-story residence that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living. This 230 m2 home was crafted to accommodate a young couple’s evolving needs, offering a flexible and functional layout that harmonizes with the surrounding oak forest. Featuring a unique “?” shape, the house is organized around an open terrace, providing residents with panoramic views and a strong connection to nature.
Situated in the vibrant Lisbon neighborhood of Campo de Ourique, the Possidónio da Silva 37 project by Fragmentos showcases the transformative power of modern architecture. Originally a three-floor building with a yard, this property has been meticulously reimagined as two independent single-family housing units, seamlessly blending historical charm and contemporary design.
The design team’s attention to detail is evident in the preservation of the building’s architectural integrity, including the recovery of the iron arched doorways and original ceramic tiles on the main façade.
