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.
Belas House in Sintra, Portugal by Estúdio Urbano A.A. Ldª
February 6th, 2014 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Estúdio Urbano A.A. Ldª
The house is located inside the Belas Clube de Campo, a private condominium, where topography allowed to maximize exterior areas and offer privacy to the users.
The project extends throughout three floors; the first floor comprehends garage, maid room, laundry room and technical area; the second floor comprehends the office, living room, kitchen and bedrooms; the third floor is entirely occupied with the master bedroom.
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Architects: Estúdio Urbano A.A. Ldª (Alain Gameiro e Ana Duarte)
Project: Belas House
Location: Sintra, Portugal
Photography: Joao Morgado – Architectural Photography
Software used: ArchiCAD
Time frame: 2009, 2012
Engineering team: Pórtico Vertical Ldª – Pedro Fernandes
Landscape architecture team: Gonçalo Anastácio
Program: Habitation
Plot area: 2133m2
Construction area: 587m2
Typology: T4+1
State: Built
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The tension between the house and garden is obtained through the creation of “balconies” that are intentionaly higher than needed. The same tension was created between the house and the sky through the thick solar shades. Autochthonous vegetation occupies the extensive gardened areas.
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Tags: Portugal , Sintra
Categories: ArchiCAD , House
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