Article source: Nelson Resende Architect 

The recovery of the house located at Rua Dr. José Falcão, aimed to introduce a series of capital gains that would enable its full utilization, in a completely current and according to the specific pretensions of a household that recently acquired the property.

Image Courtesy © João Morgado, Fotografia de Arquitectura

• Architects: Nelson Resende Architect
• Project: House in Ovar
• Location: Rua Dr. José Falcão, 204, 208, Ovar, Portugal
• Photography: João Morgado, Fotografia de Arquitectura
  
• Exterior design: Nelson Resende, Architect
  
• Structures: João Almeirante, Civil Engineer
  
• Infrastructures: João Almeirante, Engineer
  
• Electrical Infrastructures: Nuno Leite, Electrical Engineer
  
• Construction: António Souto
• Construction área: 216.35 m2
  

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Article source: Atelier d’Architecture | Lopes da Costa

The arrival at the house is characterised by two exposed concrete walls which surround the building, both hiding and sheltering it. Access is established via a ramp covered by a canopy which extends from the house until the gate, set against an iron pillar. The house is essentially closed to the north and east, opening totally to the south and west in the direction of the sun, benefiting from a privileged relationship with the garden, patios and swimming pool.

Image Courtesy © Manuel Aguiar 

• Architects: Atelier d’Architecture | Lopes da Costa
• Project: G.C. House
• Location: Ovar, Portugal
• Photography: Manuel Aguiar
• Architecture: José António Lopes da Costa, Tiago Meireles
• Collaborators: Rita Gonçalves, Filipe Ribeiro
• Technical: Structures – Luís Rocha (Engineer)
• Specialties: Water and Sanitation – Ana Portugal (Engineer), Electrical Equipment and Telecommunications – José Oliveira (Engineer)
• Project Date: 2001/2003
• Construction Date: 2003/2005