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Housing Project, Vila, Melgaço
On a piece of agricultural land on the outskirts of the Vila of Melgaço, with a privileged view of the Minho River valley, the opportunity arose to create a new home with modern lines and generous areas, making the most of the outdoor spaces and views of the surrounding natural landscape. The house, intended for a young family, was designed according to the solar orientation and views, so that all the spaces on the ground floor take advantage of the outdoor terrace with south and east exposure, while the upper floor offers views of the valley to the north through the terrace.
The house’s materialization is achieved with the creation of a stone plinth, similar to the wall on the street front, which corresponds to the basement and garage, upon which the white volume of the building rests, punctuated by wooden slats that help define the openings. The house develops in an L-shape that embraces the outdoor terrace, with each arm corresponding to the different areas of the house: common areas and private bedrooms. The entrance is in the center of the L-shape, serving as a hinge between the two areas. The upper floor houses the work areas, with privileged views of the valley.
The project encompasses the layout of the outdoor spaces, with space for a swimming pool elevated above the terrace, thus defining its boundaries, again seeking an analogy with the stone walls that define the property’s boundaries.














