red timber-clad skin embraces park house's art nouveau facade in aveiro

red timber-clad skin embraces park house's art nouveau facade in aveiro

Renovation by Paulo Martins Preserves heritage

 

The Park House, designed by Paulo Martins, is situated on a tranquil street in Aveiro, overlooking the city’s park. The project involves the alteration and expansion of a deteriorated Art Nouveau building from the early 20th century. The original facade, adorned with plant, animal, and human motifs carved in limestone, was preserved due to its significant architectural and historical value. This preservation guided the material and formal approach of the house‘s renovation.

red timber-clad skin embraces park house's art nouveau facade in aveiro
all images by Ivo Tavares

 

 

Park House in Aveiro Blends Tradition and Modern Design

 

The design extends the building towards the park, as if carved directly from the original facade. The new structure, clad in wood and stone, creates a dialogue between past and present, with its form echoing the old facade’s essence. The house is constructed using cross-laminated timber (CLT) and is organized across four floors. The basement houses a garage and workspace, designed for introspection and reflection. The ground floor features social spaces intended for gathering and interaction, while the upper floors contain four suites. Paulo Martins’ design team tops the house with a terrace offering a 360-degree view of the city, integrating the building into its urban and natural surroundings.

red timber-clad skin embraces park house's art nouveau facade in aveiro
Park House by Paulo Martins overlooks the city’s park, blending urban life with natural surroundings

red timber-clad skin embraces park house's art nouveau facade in aveiro
the design expands the building towards the park, seamlessly merging old and new architectural elements

red timber-clad skin embraces park house's art nouveau facade in aveiro
Park House’s new structure, clad in wood and stone, echoes the essence of the original facade

red timber-clad skin embraces park house's art nouveau facade in aveiro
the basement of the house includes a garage and workspace, offering a space for reflection

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a 360-degree terrace crowns the Park House, providing panoramic views of Aveiro

red timber-clad skin embraces park house's art nouveau facade in aveiro
four suites occupy the upper floors, combining comfort with views of Aveiro’s city park

red timber-clad skin embraces park house's art nouveau facade in aveiro
the preservation of original features sets the tone for the material choices in the renovation

red timber-clad skin embraces park house's art nouveau facade in aveiro
Park House balances historic preservation with contemporary design, offering a modern living experience

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Park House extends towards nature, reinforcing its connection to Aveiro’s city park

red timber-clad skin embraces park house's art nouveau facade in aveiro
renovating a deteriorated Art Nouveau building, Park House preserves its original limestone facade

red timber-clad skin embraces park house's art nouveau facade in aveiro
social spaces on Park House’s ground floor encourage gathering and interaction

 

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project info:

 

name: Park House

architect, creative director: Paulo Martins | @paulomartinsarqdesign

engineering: R5 Engenharia

construction: Cimave

gross area: 518 sqm

location: Aveiro, Portugal

photography: Ivo Tavares | @ivotavaresstudio

 

 

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom

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