caiano . morgado uses red clay toned concrete to complete housing project in portugal
the design by caiano . morgado arquitectos takes inspiration from the traditional roofing of the local old port wine cellars.
caiano . morgado arquitectos has designed residential project ‘general torres 416’, located in the historic centre of vila nova de gaia, in the southern shore of oporto, portugal. situated among centuries-old port wine cellars with distinct red clay roofing, the dwelling spreads over the area, covering a small piece of land and two existing homes.
street view
all images by okdraw & caiano . morgado arquitectos
the project by caiano . morgado arquitectos is bound by strict council regulations, which determine that new buildings must have traditional roofs in clay tile or in a similar material. the practice’s approach takes inspiration by the timeless quality and materiality of the local port wine cellars. the design -borne out of their simple lines- matches their shape and colour.
west view
in order to achieve a simplistic design that follows the regional rules, the architects have used a contemporary material; concrete, but in a more traditional clay tone. in time, the colouring of both the roofing over the cellars and the new concrete will merge even closer together, generating a new and contemporary feel in the area, which still carries an evident historic character.
aerial view
street view – detail
aerial view – detail
existing condition
roof plan
ground floor plan
south elevation
north elevation
cross section
longitudinal section
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