About Frari – architecture network
Frari – architecture network is an architecture practice located in Aveiro – Portugal.
Founded by Maria Fradinho in 2010, Frari operates within the fields of architecture, urbanism and interior design.
The atelier counts on regular collaboration of external service providers, in diverse areas, such as engineering, topography, construction, landscaping, interior design, architectural photography and legal support, promoting knowledge of each multidisciplinary area of construction, and so, contributing to the appreciation of architecture as an exclusive product.
With digital and printed publications in all continents, Frari is recognized for the excellence of its architecture proposals.
The projection gained in the last years has resulted in several nominations for international architecture awards, having been elected “The Best Architecture office in the north west of Portugal”, by BUILD Architecture Awards 2019.
LOCATION: Vera Cruz, Aveiro, Portugal
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The Curved White House confronts one of the most important arteries in the city – the National Road EN109. The house 109 has the main facade perpendicular to the layout of the road, contrasting with the pre-existing reality.
This villa, located on the surroundings of the city of Aveiro, is part of a consolidated residential area, but with low occupancy density, being part of a housing complex of allotment, with some lots already built.
This project intends to refurbish a single-family house, severely affected by pathologies resulting from defective construction options. In addition of trying to correct the existing pathologies, we also intend to rectify the dysfunctions of spatial organization.
At the end of 2018, Maria Fradinho designs and builds her own office and home, on a 940 m2 lot, located on the outskirts of Ílhavo, Portugal. The Arch House follows the continuity of the neighbour buildings, with the main facade ensuring the alignment with the consolidated pre-existence.
