oficina d’arquitectura: casa da ladeira

‘casa da ladeira’ by oficina d’arquitectura, serra da freita, portugal all images courtesy of oficina d’arquitectura

architects florêncio da costa and josé pinho of portuguese practice oficina d’arquitectura has recently completed ‘casa da ladeira’, a residence overlooking the mountain scenery of serra da freita, portugal. zig-zagged into the steep granite terrain, this dwelling is formed with horizontal bands of concrete and planks of wood. using material of the earth, the form blends into the landscape. rectangular windows along the front facade are screens with planks of wood, matching the dimensions of the striated exterior.

exterior

facade detail

side elevation

(left) stairs (right) outward view

(left) view down the stairs (right) view up the stairs

view of kitchen from the stairs

dining and living area

living area

corridors

bedroom

front facade

view of the dwelling from the driveway

view of the residence within the countryside

floor plan / level 0

floor plan / level 1

project info:

date of conclusion: 2011 built area: 316 m2 location: serra da freita , arouca, portugal material: exposed concrete, wood, and dry wall