House in Quinta do Pereiro II

Sharing the same ground as Pereiro I, the project occupies its counterpart: leaving the intimacy of the fig orchard to engage directly with the site’s public edge. This public proximity and presence of the neighboring houses call for privacy. The natural south–north orientation frames a landscape that unfolds from the vineyards of Vilar Seco towards… Continue reading House in Quinta do Pereiro II

Patio in Lagoa de Albufeira

Rooted in a sensitive reading of its surroundings in Lagoa da Albufeira, this proposal reimagines the exposed perimeter of a family home, turning underutilized outdoor areas into vibrant, livable extensions of the house. The surrounding site naturally faces harsh coastal elements—persistent wind and intense sun—alongside challenges with privacy and day-to-day upkeep. To address this, the… Continue reading Patio in Lagoa de Albufeira

Apartment in Olivais

Situated in the historic Olivais Norte neighborhood – a hallmark of mid-20th-century modernist urban planning designed by Guimarães Lobato, Sommer Ribeiro, and Pedro Falcão e Costa – this rehabilitation project transforms a third-floor apartment originally envisioned by architect João Vasconcelos Esteves. Facing the modest dimensions typical of the era, the design responds to the owners’… Continue reading Apartment in Olivais

House in Serra D Aire

The proposal was conceived with the goal of creating a small nature-based tourism development, consisting of a communal space, a separate studio, and four guest rooms. The intention is to allow the architecture to serve as a mediator between the visitor and the landscape, creating an experience where contemporary comfort and the identity of the… Continue reading House in Serra D Aire

Housing in Setúbal

The original building resulted from the juxtaposition of two adjacent structures, each with its own roof, reflecting the multiple and fragmented uses over time. The project, on the other hand, seeks to unify, transforming fragmentation into coherence, and the two roofs into a single one, which synthesizes and restores to the façade the dignity of… Continue reading Housing in Setúbal

Houses in Rogil

The ruin remains there. Built with local stone, consumed by time, blown by the wind, it has resisted. Crumbling. Through an interpretation of its context and origins, its vernacular construction is reinterpreted and a structural dialogue with contemporaneity is established. Its volume is intended to be unitary, but separable if necessary. Taking advantage of its… Continue reading Houses in Rogil

Apartment in Praça do Freixo

The project proposes a contemporary reinterpretation of the apartment’s living area, focusing on opening up the space and maximizing natural light. The main intervention involves creating an open layout that establishes a direct visual and functional connection between the kitchen and the dining room, breaking up the original rigidity. This opening is punctuated by a… Continue reading Apartment in Praça do Freixo

House in Quinta do Pereiro

Quinta do Pereiro is a project aimed at revitalizing a site by drawing on the most basic elements provided by its surroundings. The stone pool and the existing structure serve as the narrative’s main drivers. Through a meticulous intervention, two bedrooms and a shared living room have been incorporated, with the option of accessing these… Continue reading House in Quinta do Pereiro