Bespoke Architects designed the “Sky Base One” house in Lagoa, Portugal, in 2023. The villa takes inspiration from science fiction cinema and traditional Taoism, emphasizing a balance with nature. It features elevated social spaces and a dynamic relationship with the elevated swimming pool, creating a unique architectural form.

All started with the client?s desire to create a villa inspired by a series of science fiction cult cinema. This is what makes this project extraordinary, the possibility to rethink the way we see a house. Learning the philosophy behind this cult series led us into a journey of self-development based on Chinese traditional Taoísm, to understand the way nature balances itself, to the nature of things.
On this frontline plot in Carvoeiro, there was the need to obtain as many living spaces possible, while overlooking the sea on a relatively narrow plot of land. The guiding mesh is fundamental when organizing the interior spaces, maximizing the south view and guaranteeing privacy to the neighboring plots. The social spaces are elevated, unlike the private rooms, to highlight and make the architectural object more complex. The relationship between the elevated swimming pool and the house, draws a dynamic line that rises the ground, resulting in a project with a vigorous form and uniqueness.

The villa’s heart is its core center, with a lift and a strong circular room. The skylights mimic technical hatches as they slope from the edges...