House in Melides II | Aires Mateus

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House in Melides II | Aires Mateus

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  • Completion year: 2015
  • Gross Built up Area: 206 sqm
  • Project Location: Portugal
  • Country: Portugal
  • Engineering: Safre
  • Contractors: Manuel Mateus Frazão
  • Project Manager: Jorge P Silva
  • Collaborators: Vânia Fernandes, François Brunner, Sofia Paradela
  • Photo Credits: Francesco Martello, Juan Rodriguez
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Project Description

[Text as submitted by architect] Breaking the program, veils of intimacy are created between the various spaces. A main house with three small houses are drawn. The main construction shelters the kitchen, living room and master suite. These three functions are defined as clear spaces and are of recognizable form. One overall form reveals the three inside spaces that relate to the landscape view through two large courtyards.

House in Melides II | Aires Mateus
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House in Melides II | Aires Mateus
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House in Melides II | Aires Mateus
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House in Melides II | Aires Mateus
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House in Melides II | Aires Mateus
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The three smaller constructions develop as huts, each one with a suite. Their archetypal form is extended to small courtyards, unveiling the relationship with the view. The constructions establish unique relations with existing trees, views, and the distant sea horizon. The pool is designed taking advantage of the topography. One containing wall defines a water plan, creating a moment to relate to the landscape.

House in Melides II | Aires Mateus
© Francesco Martello
House in Melides II | Aires Mateus
© Francesco Martello
House in Melides II | Aires Mateus
© Francesco Martello
House in Melides II | Aires Mateus
© Francesco Martello

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