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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Villa Além in Alentejo, Portugal by VALERIO OLGIATIApril 23rd, 2015 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: VALERIO OLGIATI This project is located in Alentejo about 10 km inland from the Atlantic Ocean. The area features a hilly, rural landscape and is covered with beautiful old cork oaks.  Image Courtesy © Archive Olgiati
 Image Courtesy © Archive Olgiati The climate is mild and dry. The primary intention here is to create a secluded garden. The surrounding walls are up to five and a half meters high to provide the necessary shade and the entire impression created is one of a desert, dry, stony and dusty. Everything is constructed from slightly reddish, in situ concrete.  Image Courtesy © Archive Olgiati The character of the complex is chiefly defined by the surrounding walls, which create the impression of petals that close and open towards the sky. The dwelling itself is invisible and develops across a single floor behind the surrounding walls.  Image Courtesy © Archive Olgiati The living room is located at the end of a strict axis leading from north to south. It overlooks the pool and offers a view through the southern door in the garden wall across a flat and empty landscape. A curved hallway allows the inhabitants to retreat into shadows and into the introverted private rooms.  Image Courtesy © Archive Olgiati  Image Courtesy © Archive Olgiati  Image Courtesy © Archive Olgiati  Image Courtesy © Archive Olgiati  Image Courtesy © Archive Olgiati  Image Courtesy © Archive Olgiati  Image Courtesy © Archive Olgiati  Image Courtesy © Archive Olgiati  Image Courtesy © Archive Olgiati  Image Courtesy © Archive Olgiati
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