The renovation project of FP Apartment, located in São Vicente, Braga, arose from the need to deeply transform an existing dwelling that was in a significant state of degradation, characterized by outdated, cold materials and a language no longer aligned with contemporary ways of living. The client sought a functional, practical and comfortable home, where design and sobriety play a central role in defining the space, capable of responding to a daily routine marked by long periods spent indoors and work carried out from home.

The pre-existing condition was defined by a rigid compartmentalization, aged materials and outdated construction solutions, which limited both spatial fluidity and the quality of everyday living. The intervention addressed these constraints through a clear reorganization of the apartment, promoting a more continuous and integrated spatial reading, suited to a contemporary lifestyle in which work, rest and leisure coexist within the same domestic environment.

The proposal is inspired by a contemporary language, based on the balanced combination of walnut wood and microcement. These materials establish a dialogue between warmth and neutrality, giving the apartment an atmosphere that is simultaneously welcoming and rigorous. Straight and pure lines guide the entire design, while a clear and sober colour palette contributes to a sense of order, serenity and timelessness.

PHOTOS BY Ivo Tavares Studio

PHOTOS BY Ivo Tavares Studio

PHOTOS BY Ivo Tavares Studio

PHOTOS BY Ivo Tavares Studio

PHOTOS BY Ivo Tavares Studio

At the core of the project lies a set of custom-designed elements that structure and qualify the space. The dining table, specifically designed for this apartment, plays a fundamental role by acting as a transitional element between the kitchen and the living room, defining uses without resorting to physical partitions. The desk, designed to accommodate work activities, was also custom-made and discreetly integrated into the overall layout. A double-sided fireplace reinforces visual continuity between different areas of the home, while the entrance hall incorporates a bespoke wardrobe that organizes the arrival space and immediately introduces the project’s architectural language.

A high level of detailed design was essential throughout the entire process, allowing careful control over material junctions, built-in furniture and lighting solutions. The construction phase, carried out by a meticulous and highly rigorous building team, was fundamental in accurately materializing the project’s intentions, resulting in a coherent, refined and durable final solution.

FP Apartment reflects a profound transformation of the existing structure, where the contrast between before and after reveals a clear change not only in aesthetic terms, but above all in the way the space is lived. A previously fragmented and outdated apartment gives way to a contemporary, functional home, carefully designed to respond in a balanced manner to the demands of everyday life.