Lousinha Arquitectos completes Assembleia da Granja, a project that re-establishes a historic building within the centre of Praia da Granja while adapting it to contemporary living. Originally built in the late 19th century, the Assembleia formed part of the town’s social structure, attracting figures such as King Carlos I, Queen Amélia, and writers including Eça […] More
Casa da Rocha Quebrada by SO Arquitetura & Design occupies the final vacant plot along a stretch of São Miguel’s southern coastline. Set against the Atlantic and surrounded by older constructions, the house forms the closing element of a coastal block while responding directly to the rugged volcanic landscape of the Azores. The architects describe […] More
On a steep plot in Braga, Casa A negotiates gravity through calibration rather than force. Designed by L2C Arquitetura under the direction of Luís Cunha, with collaboration from Rui Forte, the 550-square-metre residence completes in 2024 as a measured response to a demanding site on Rua de Barros. The terrain unfolds as an irregular topography, […] More
In Sabrosa, at the center of the Douro Valley, the new Borges Winery rises as a built reflection of wine’s fundamental elements: time, earth, and transformation. Conceived by Em Paralelo, the project positions itself as an architectural response to landscape and process. It gives physical form to the cycle in which grapes become wine and […] More
Designed by Filipe Saraiva with collaboration from architects Samuel Silva and Jéssica Casalinho, Casinha da Melroeira stands in Melroeira, in the parish of Nossa Senhora das Misericórdias, Ourém. Built upon a pre-existing structure, the 116.10-square-meter dwelling adopts the same pentagonal volumetric language as Casa da Melroeira on the adjacent plot. Although the two houses share […] More
House SM stands in Ílhavo as a 380-square-meter residence completed in 2024 under the direction of architect Mário Alves. The project addresses two clear premises: reconcile the requested domestic program with the specific conditions of the site, and anticipate the area’s imminent transformation. Although the plot currently lacks peripheral construction, future development will alter its […] More
On the southern coast of São Miguel Island, Casa CR settles among basalt boulders and dry vegetation with composure. Designed by SO Arquitetura & Design, the 250-square-metre residence responds to an irregular volcanic terrain without attempting to domesticate it. The clients, a couple in their eighties, chose to begin again. That decision shapes the architecture […] More
In the heart of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, TerraSense Mountain Charm Retreat emerges from the careful transformation of two pre-existing buildings. Designed by Atelier DRK under the direction of Diogo Aguiar Almeida, the project converts former rural houses into a hospitality destination shaped by restraint, material clarity, and a deep respect for its […] More
Minimalist White House is a single-family residence in Braga by Arquitetura501, conceived as a precise response to site orientation, context, and light. Set on a 980-square-meter plot within the city, the project balances openness and protection, using architectural clarity to negotiate views, privacy, and environmental comfort. HOUSING The plot’s conditions strongly informed the design strategy. […] More
Ernesto do Canto, designed by BOX Arquitectos, is a residential project set within a consolidated urban area, where the building occupies two opposing plots defined by distinct marginal planes. The design responds directly to a pronounced difference in elevation between these planes. By lifting part of the built volume, the project creates a void beneath […] More
Portugal-based architect Vasco Lima Mayer and his practice have completed a remarkable renovation of an apartment in Cascais (Portugal), with photography by Luís Nobre Guedes. The project stands as a sophisticated example of how thoughtful design can elevate everyday living, seamlessly integrating architecture and interior design to create an environment defined by serenity and […] More
Barra Apartment, designed by Paulo Martins Arquitectura & Design, transforms a four-storey building overlooking Praia da Barra into an intimate contemporary retreat. The project reimagines the original structure, anchoring the residence in its coastal context while offering a renewed sense of serenity and sophistication. The approach is rooted in a deep understanding of place, allowing […] More