Casa dos Abraços is situated in the fishing village of Ferragudo, Algarve, Southern Portugal. The historic center of Ferragudo is an extremely sensitive area to work and we believe that our intervention should be balanced harmonious and above all integrate with the surrounding architecture.

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Architects: Marlene Uldschmidt

Location: 8400 Ferragudo, Portugal

Project Team: Maurícia Bento, Sara Glória, Nuno Adão Pinto, Ana Filipa Santos

Area: 140.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

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From the architect. Casa dos Abraços is situated in the fishing village of Ferragudo, Algarve, Southern Portugal. The historic center of Ferragudo is an extremely sensitive area to work and we believe that our intervention should be balanced harmonious and above all integrate with the surrounding architecture.
© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

The plot is embraced by an alley. The studio decided to explore the concept following this movement. The exterior walls of the building follow the irregular shape of the alley as a consequence of the embracing gesture. The interiors reflect this movement which is enhanced by the strategic positioning of the staircase achieving fluidity and openness throughout the building.

© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

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