Excerpt: House in the Alentejo Coast, designed by Aires Mateus, is a carefully crafted retreat that embraces its context through thoughtful design. The residence is situated on a stone plateau that extends into the landscape, creating a unique form that transcends traditional courtyards. This platform serves as both a foundation and platform, blending architecture with nature, making the boundary between the two almost indistinguishable.
Project Description
[Text as submitted by architect] Among the pine trees, a stone plateau is drawn to a scale that can no longer be understood as a courtyard.
The space embraces a wide area of trees. The house and its services define a recognizable solid border. The interior of this boundary is inhabitable and characterized by light.
The more open side of the house creates a water tank through the connection of geometries. A space that embraces its context is created through this closed extension.
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