Article source: Frederico Valsassina Arquitectos

The design was based on a constant modulus whose multiplication regroup the size and position of the openings of the compartments.The shape follows the parallelepiped will close on the house itself, visually extending the interior space to outer space contained. Are assumed, so the patios as an extension housing; strategic views are open to the surrounding natural terrain, taking advantage of the abundant vegetation and the irregularity of the rock.

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• Architects: Frederico Valsassina Arquitectos
• Project: House in Quinta Patino
• Location: Quinta Patino, Estoril, Portugal
• Photography: FG+SG
• Project Year: 2010    
• Conclusion Year: 2012
• Construction Area: 700 m2
• Architecture: Frederico Valsassina                              
• Co-workers: Sofia Salazar Leite, Henrique Oliveira, Rita Sá Nogueira, Rita Gavião, Filipa Ferreira
• Structure and Foundations: Betar
• Special Technical Facilities: Get
• Hydraulic Plants: Ductos

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