shot by ivo tavares, villa fortaleza 'breaks' in opposite directions on portuguese coast

shot by ivo tavares, villa fortaleza 'breaks' in opposite directions on portuguese coast

villa fortaleza designed by Vieira de Moura Architects

 

On the shores of the Western Algarve coast, Villa Fortaleza, designed by Vieira de Moura Architects, unveils itself as a house with a dual personality. The discreet line of the Northern facade, secluded and intimate, contrasts with the opulence of the Southern face, where the volumetry expands and unfolds into grand forms. Photographed by Ivo Tavares, the property spans three floors with terraces that stretch out like open arms toward the horizon, where the geometry not only adapts to the surroundings but also fragments into an architectural discourse with the sea and landscape. 

shot by ivo tavares, villa fortaleza 'breaks' in opposite directions on portuguese coast
all images © Ivo Tavares

 

 

a dynamic, bi-directional design shot by ivo tavares

 

The land surrounding Villa Fortaleza has a steeply sloping topography, which has contributed to great sun exposure. This difference in levels was essential in the development of the proposal by the team at Vieira de Moura Architects. The living spaces are developed to the south, while the areas of circulation are concentrated on the north side. The challenge of ensuring that all interior and exterior spaces can take in the sea views was largely successful, as captured in Ivo Tavares’ photographs below. 

shot by ivo tavares, villa fortaleza 'breaks' in opposite directions on portuguese coast
Villa Fortaleza by Vieira de Moura Architects

 

 

The project’s duality unfolds like so: On the one hand, we have a minimalist and pure language on the north facade, resulting from a smaller volume and the necessary privacy of its spaces. On the other hand, to the south, there is a more exuberant and complex design. In this case, the volumetry acquires another amplitude resulting from its size. Its bi-directional geometry, as well as guaranteeing articulation with the surrounding buildings and better solar orientation, has made it possible to ‘break up’ the volume, giving a strong and light dynamic to this front of considerable scale.

shot by ivo tavares, villa fortaleza 'breaks' in opposite directions on portuguese coast
the project unveils itself as a house with a dual personality

shot by ivo tavares, villa fortaleza 'breaks' in opposite directions on portuguese coast
the volumetry expands and unfolds into grand forms

shot by ivo tavares, villa fortaleza 'breaks' in opposite directions on portuguese coast
entrance to Villa Fortaleza

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pool area

shot by ivo tavares, villa fortaleza 'breaks' in opposite directions on portuguese coast
the design reveals a minimalist side

shot by ivo tavares, villa fortaleza 'breaks' in opposite directions on portuguese coast
the living spaces are developed to the south

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main staircase

shot by ivo tavares, villa fortaleza 'breaks' in opposite directions on portuguese coast
the site contributed to great sun exposure

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private floor

shot by ivo tavares, villa fortaleza 'breaks' in opposite directions on portuguese coast
the property spans three floors with terraces that stretch out like open arms toward the horizon

shot by ivo tavares, villa fortaleza 'breaks' in opposite directions on portuguese coast
the land surrounding Villa Fortaleza has a steeply sloping topography

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evening view

 

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project info:

 

name: Villa Fortaleza
architecture and visual identity: Vieira de Moura Architects | @vieirademoura.architects

location: Budens, Vila do Bispo (Algarve), Portugal
main architect: Hugo Moura
builder: Sereno & Perfeito – Sociedade de Construções, Lda.

inspection: Veritate – Projetos e Fiscalização de Engenharia
engineering: Savec, Lda.

landscape: Jardíssimo, Unipessoal Lda.

lighting designer: Protega, Eletrotecnia, Lda.

acoustic designer: Ac+Coger, Lda.

fluids engineering: Savec, Lda.

thermal engineering: Ac+Coger, Lda.

photographer: Ivo Tavares Studio @ivotavaresstudio
conclusion year: 2024

total area: 333.28 sqm 

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