FATIMA, PORTUGAL

Under Construction | Oliveira's House

Portugal | 2015

BRIEF

Situated in the historical/religious village of Fatima in Portugal. The brief suggests the restoration of a decaying country-house plus its adjacent 3 centuries-old ruins. The design transforms the interior spaces, from a classic partitioned layout into a simplified open plan accommodation, while preserving the building’s original stone facade and traditional appeal. We modernised how the house will be inhabited by implementing a series of up-to-date technology, including the adaptation of sustainable methods of energy consumption, and adequate building materials. This ongoing project celebrates the local tradition of understanding the exterior as part of the domestic space. This relationship, between interior and exterior, goes beyond a visual connection, both the front and the backyard have small historical and religious features that constitute a testament to the many generations of people who have lived in this house. Our next step in this process is to attempt to merge these intimate pockets of history with comfortable and characterful lounging spaces.

(The project is under construction)

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