Marlene Uldschmidt Casa dos Abraços
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CASA DOS ABRAÇOS is situated in the fishing village of Ferragudo, Algarve, Southern Portugal. The historic center of Ferragudo is an extremely sensitive area to work in and the studio believes that the intervention should be balanced harmonious and above all integrate with the surrounding architecture. The project, commissioned by a German client, is developed on the footprint of a former fisherman’s cottage, accessed via an extremely narrow alley which is called “Travessa dos Abraços” which translate to embracing. The studio decided to explore to bring this movement into the design concept.


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The exterior walls of the building follow the irregular shape of the alley as a consequence of the embracing gesture. The interiors reflect this movement which is enhanced by the strategic positioning of the staircase achieving fluidity and openness throughout the building. To take advantage of the visual connection with the village and the river, social areas were located on the upper floors as private areas are situated on the lower floor connected to patios secluded from the public space. Taking advantage of the natural inclined topography of the site the studio presented a concept in split levels. White rendered walls, Portuguese marble from Estremoz, white furniture and solid chestnut timber elements compose a minimalist theme reflecting the simplicity of the surrounding vernacular architecture, supporting the integration of a contemporary design in the old village.


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Collaborators: Maurícia Bento, Sara Glória, Nuno Adão Pinto, Ana Filipa Santos, Alexandra Jacinto

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