Article source: atelier d’arquitectura j. a. lopes da costa

The house emerges with two overlapping structures topped by a triangular element (the stairs leading to the terrace).

The lower structure, more transparent and more “fragile”, supports the higher structure, dimmer and containing more rhythmic openings, where small volumes – the balconies – punctuate to the South.

Image Courtesy © Manuel Aguiar

• Architects: atelier d’arquitectura j. a. lopes da costa
• Project: VA House
• Architects: José António Lopes da Costa, Tiago Meireles
• Location: Torreira, Murtosa, Portugal
• Photography: Manuel Aguiar
• Co-workers: Joana Jorge
• Engineering: VELNOR
• Project Date: 2008-2009
• Building Date: 2011-2013

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