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Casa Cabo de Vila

Casa Cabo de Vila in Paredes, Portugal / Spaceworkers

Casa Cabo de Vila was built on a hilltop in Paredes, a municipality in Portugal’s Porto district. The architects at Spaceworkers conceived the house as a delightful adornment for the lush natural surroundings. Casa Cabo de Vila’s organic shape was inspired by the idea of movement rather than emphasising a sense of stability

Gateira Concrete House Designed in Harmony with Dramatic Landscape

Gateira is a hamlet placed on a beautiful hill planted with vineyards, pines and olive trees with splendid views over the southern tip of Serra da Estrela, the highest point in mainland Portugal. The clients – a British couple – wanted a second home to give them space, open air and silence, in contrast to their life in London.

Estoril House / Ricardo Morena Arquitectos

Estoril House / Ricardo Morena Arquitectos

This Estoril house was built in 1923 and is owned by the Portuguese architect Ricardo Morena, who faced one of the most difficult tasks for an architect, namely to redesign his own house. He aimed to enhance the sense of freedom and better connect the interior with the exterior.

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