In Guimarães, Portugal, Artequitectos have completed Habitação CL, a private residence that balances contemporary expression with sensitivity to its site. Designed by architects Nuno Filipe Azevedo and Vítor Manuel Oliveira, the project arises from a dialogue between topography, materiality, and the rhythms of daily life. Rather than serving only a functional brief, the house was […] More
Casa M sits on a site with a three-meter slope between the street and the plot’s midpoint. To address this grade difference, Silverline implemented a split-level system that separates the program vertically. The house presents a one-story volume from the street, while the rear extends across two levels. This approach enables both pedestrian and vehicle […] More
Spaceworkers took on Covelo House as a way to revisit one of Porto’s most characteristic yet overlooked housing structures: the urban island. These residential pockets trace their origins to the 19th century, when they housed working-class families who had migrated to the city for labor. Built as small, semi-detached homes behind bourgeois residences, these units […] More
Architect João Pedro Pedrosa designed Casa na Lameira on the edge of Fátima, close to the city yet firmly embedded in a rural setting. Working closely with the owners, a young couple with two children, he shaped a house that respects its surroundings while offering the comforts of daily life. One of the owners, trained […] More
Rómulo Neto Arquitetos has designed a new pedestrian and cycling bridge between the banks of Vagos and Sousa, responding to a challenge posed by the local government. The project reactivates the site of the old Fareja Bridge, a 19th-century structure built in 1855 and closed in 1978, now partially in ruins. Rather than remove the […] More
Located in the heart of Lisbon, within the DGPC’s Urban Rehabilitation Area and Property Protection Zone, the Victor Cordon building has undergone years of modifications that eroded its original character. These past alterations, while expanding its functionality, also compromised its structural integrity and diminished the essence of its historic identity. Fragmentos, the architectural office behind […] More
Located in a developing district of Aveiro, Puro Tower, designed by Mário Alves Arquiteto, redefines collective housing through a balance of continuity and transformation. Positioned on a corner lot, the building is part of an evolving urban plan where construction lines will eventually enclose the area. The project extends the predominant lines of adjacent buildings, […] More
The Town Hall Square and the surrounding area of the church are central to Ribeira de Pena, both geographically and culturally. These spaces serve as vital crossroads, shaping the dynamics and interactions of the town. The recent intervention by AXR seeks to redefine the square as the core of Ribeira de Pena. The project establishes […] More
The BW II Industrial Building, located in Lanheses, Viana do Castelo, is a thoughtful exploration of form and function within industrial architecture. Designed by Multiprojectus, the project comprises two distinct yet interconnected volumes. The first is a large industrial space dedicated to warehousing, technical activities, and shipping operations, complete with a protective canopy. The second […] More
In the heart of Aveiro’s Liceu neighborhood, GRAU.ZERO Arquitectura has transformed a once-vacant plot at the intersection of Rua de São Sebastião and Avenida de Oita into a striking six-story residential building. This project not only enhances the area’s architectural landscape but also addresses diverse community needs, providing 26 thoughtfully designed apartments alongside a spacious […] More
This elegant residence in Mundão, Viseu, designed by the Um para Um studio, showcases a harmonious integration of architecture and landscape. Set on a steeply sloped plot that ascends from Campo da Bola Street, the home is oriented west to east, capturing optimal natural light while establishing a seamless connection to its surrounding outdoor space. […] More
The transformation of Porto’s eastern part is steadily becoming a reality, with projects like the redevelopment of Praça da Corujeira and the renovation of the old Porto Industrial Slaughterhouse by renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma leading the charge. These initiatives aim to modernize the city while maintaining its historical essence, ensuring that urban spaces cater […] More