Situated in a village in the North of Portugal, it lies between arable land and a pine forest. For a household of five, the house consists of four sleeping rooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry room, a small music studio and a porch.

© João Ferrand

Architects: Paula Ribas, Gémeo Luís, Nuno Valentim

Localization: Ariz, 4625, Portugal

Area: 442.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: João Ferrand

Client : Joana Ribas

Organization: Nuno Valentim, Arquitectura e Reabilitação, Lda

Engineer: GEPEC ? Gabinete de Estudos e Projectos de Engenharia Civil da Trofa, GET ?

Thermal Power Management: Gabinete de Engenharia Electrotécnica, Vasco Peixoto de Freitas, Consultadoria
© João Ferrand

Situated in a village in the North of Portugal, it lies between arable land and a pine forest. For a household of five, the house consists of four sleeping rooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry room, a small music studio and a porch.

© João Ferrand

Its footprint was adjusted to the existing terrain and integrated in the landscape, its form revealing the principle of not tearing down existing trees. The construction system held a principle of economy where traditional building solutions were adopted, and crucial values were recovered in order to create harmonious architectural, landscape and social relationships. In this context and to bo...