The renovation of this existing rural house, located in Vale Telheiro, in the countryside just outside of the southern Portuguese city of Loulé, was begun in early 2016 and completed in 2017.

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Architects: Vasco Lopes Arquitectos

Location: Loulé, Portugal

Architect In Charge: Vasco Silva Lopes, Amadeu Cardoso de Sousa

Design Team: Vasco Silva Lopes, Amadeu Cardoso de Sousa, Joel Alves Ramos

Constructor: Teia Firme Lda., Portugal

Area: 150.0 m2

Project Year: 2017

Photographs: Luís Henrique da Cruz

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Text description provided by the architects. The renovation of this existing rural house, located in Vale Telheiro, in the countryside just outside of the southern Portuguese city of Loulé, was begun in early 2016 and completed in 2017.
© Luís Henrique da Cruz

The region is characterized by rolling hills and valleys, with intermittent views of the sea. The design parti expands the area of the existing small bungalow, a typical countryside cottage originally constructed in the 60s, which has undergone several minor interventions, but of little architectural value. The new alteration incorporates the existing covered porch as part of the new interior area. The floor area has been increased from 105 m2 to 150m2.

© Luís Henrique da Cruz

The main eastward view toward the garden and a small valley beyo...