Experience the allure of Risco White, a contemporary house designed by Risco Singular – Arquitectura in Barcelos, Portugal. This 2022 masterpiece sits on the south bank of the River Cávado in Barcelinhos, surrounded by a lush green landscape and historic landmarks like the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança and the Medieval Tower.
Risco White, a striking white concrete structure, elegantly sprawls across two elevated platforms. It harmoniously blends into its serene environment, offering breathtaking views and a respectful nod to its historical setting.
In Porto’s bustling streets, just off Avenida da Boavista, lies the House in Boavista. This concrete architectural wonder, designed by Topos Atelier de Arquitectura in 2022, combines privacy and openness in a striking balance.
The ground floor hosts vibrant social spaces, extending towards a lush garden. Featuring a hidden kitchen passage, double-height ceilings in the living room, and windows framing nature, this house is a testament to modern design and seamless indoor-outdoor living in Portugal.
In the historic heart of Porto, the GC House emerges as a fusion of preservation and modernity, meticulously crafted by FCC Arquitectura in 2019. Honoring the legacy of the original structure, the design deftly integrates old with new, employing exposed concrete and glass to create a harmonious dialogue with its urban surroundings.
This home is not just a living space but a statement of sophisticated renovation, enhancing the urban fabric and nurturing the tranquility of its verdant garden retreat, complete with a pool.
Discover the architectural marvel of TM House, designed by Inception and perched in the rustic embrace of Lamelas in Santo Tirso, Portugal.
Conceived in 2022, this T4 typology home exemplifies a seamless blend of concrete design with its environment. Crafted to honor the interior-exterior continuum, TM House boasts a unique concrete roof that dances with shadows and sunlight, offering a play of spaces that bring its functional elegance to life. Within, the house unfolds in an “L” shape around a tranquil pool, integrating living spaces with nature’s canvas, maximizing sunlight, and framing the rustic beauty of Santo Tirso.
Discover Comporta 107, an architectural gem by Demm Arquitectura in Comporta, Portugal. This modern beach house effortlessly captures the essence of its surroundings, from the pristine beaches to the verdant pine forests.
Nestled amid sand dunes and flanked by rice fields, its design beautifully merges the outdoors with the indoors, using materials like exposed concrete, textured wood, and sand-colored natural stones adorned with fossil imprints. Experience a flawless blend of nature and luxury where each space is purposefully crafted to bring the raw beauty of Comporta’s landscape right into your living room.
In the heart of Lisbon, Portugal, the Apartment in Cais do Sodré has been transformed into a contemporary masterpiece by designer Vasco Lima Mayer. Seamlessly melding its inherent Lisbon architecture, marked by high ceilings and broad corridors, with modern elements, the residence exudes a rich tapestry of history and modernity.
Overlooking the Tejo river, the revitalized apartment captures the vibrant spirit of Lisbon’s capital, establishing itself as a property with a distinctive character.
In the tranquil setting of Torres Novas, Portugal, stands the Backyard House. Designed by Miguel Marcelino in 2021, this country house emanates nostalgia, harking back to simpler times without running water or electricity.
This modern transformation of a family residence pays homage to its origins, preserving main walls and stone corners. Focused on harmonizing indoor and outdoor spaces, the house celebrates all four seasons, with the sun warming interiors in winter and lush vegetation providing shade during hotter months.
In the picturesque bay of Lagos, Portugal — a region renowned for its captivating seaside vistas — Casa Libre emerges. Designed by Mario Martins Atelier in 2022, this single-story, concrete masterpiece harmoniously combines architectural weight with the ethereal beauty of its surroundings.
Infused with design elements like glazed surfaces and a prominent concrete canopy, the home seamlessly integrates the indoors with nature, offering a living experience like no other.
