FVArquitectos: house in praia das maças

'house in praia das maçãs' by FVArquitectos, praia das maçãs, sintra, portugal
all images  © joão carmo simões


portuguese firm FVArquitectos has completed 'house in praia das maçãs', a single family residence
located in praia das maçãs, sinter, portugal. two rectangular volumes meet at a right angle to create
the interior arrangement of this dwelling. an exterior void created by the intersection becomes a portal
leading to an open air entry hall. white cubes placed within the floor plan form small rooms, fully enclosed
and wrapped with glass clerestories at the top of the partitions. circulation corridors are generated between
these elements while an open air courtyard introduces ambient light into to the living area.



concealed main entrance


the L shaped rear of the house wraps around a wooden plank deck. the white plaster facade frames
floor to ceiling glass windows and doors introducing the exterior environment into the interior. a series
of steps extend from the living space and continue into a recessed swimming pool.



void created by the intersection of building forms creates the discreet entry portal



a tree attempts to further camouflage the subtle white extension



open air entry hallway



sliding glass door minimizes the distinction between inside and outside



close proximity of glass and water



a wooden deck leads directly into the swimming pool



intersection of the home's two wings



exterior courtyard adjacent to living area



living area



glass clerestory introduces light into interior rooms



corridor



kitchen


project info:


location: praia das maçãs, sintra, portugal
construction: area 248 m2
architecture: frederico valsassina
co-workers: mónica mendes godinho, tiago matos, pedro pessanha
structure and foundations: grese
special technical facilities: quinoprojecto
hydraulic plants: quinoprojecto